Reoffending while on parole for serious drug offences, particularly after a formal warning, indicates a continuing attitude of disobedience of the law warranting a condign sentence emphasising punishment, retribution and deterrence. The discount for an early guilty plea and cooperation with police does not overcome the aggravating effect of parole breach. Reports tendered in sentencing from persons without appropriate qualifications (e.g., dependency counsellors opining on psychological matters) should be treated with caution and may be inadmissible.
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