Aggravated burglary is always a serious offence regardless of the harm actually ensuing, and general deterrence is a primary sentencing purpose. A total effective sentence of two-and-a-half years with an 18-month minimum for aggravated burglary involving an imitation firearm is within the available range. Where multiple offences are committed against different victims, sentencing judges should consider moderating individual sentences and cumulating rather than imposing a high sentence on one count with all sentences concurrent.
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