A sentencing judge is not required to give separate and distinct reasons for fixing a non-parole period where comprehensive sentencing remarks have been delivered addressing all relevant aggravating and mitigating circumstances. The sentencing reasons stand as reasons for both the head sentence and the non-parole period. A non-parole period of approximately 50% of the head sentence is within the appropriate range for social security fraud.
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