The established sentencing range for armed robbery in Western Australia of 6-9 years applies to non-conventional armed robberies (such as shoplifting with a weapon), and a sentencing judge who departs significantly from that range must explain the departure. A discount of 25-35% for a fast-track guilty plea is ordinarily appropriate. On Crown appeal re-sentencing, a degree of moderation must be applied for double jeopardy.
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