Where a sentencing judge imposes a sentence on a particular count that is at least one year less than comparable counts, this may constitute a sufficient discount for co-operation with authorities in relation to that count. When sentencing for numerous offences, the appellate court will have particular regard to the overall effective sentence, and may resentence on other counts under s 693(1) of the Criminal Code to maintain an appropriate total even if a discount on one count is increased.
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