A deliberate attempt to affect a sentencing outcome by presenting a forged testimonial is not to be regarded as of a low order of seriousness merely because it relates to penalty rather than guilt or innocence. The effective functioning of the criminal justice system requires honesty in the sentencing process and protection of the integrity of that process just as much as when the issue is guilt or innocence. Deterrence is an important consideration in sentencing for perversion of the course of justice.
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