The strength of the Crown case is relevant only to the contrition element of a guilty plea discount, not to the utilitarian value of the plea. A sentencing court should not deny all discount for assistance to authorities merely because the offender's credit as a witness has been destroyed; some modest discount remains appropriate where the offender has provided material assistance to law enforcement.
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