The ACT Court of Appeal allowed the appeal solely to correct an arithmetical error by the sentencing judge in calculating the non-parole period expiry date, varying it from 24 May 2004 to 14 May 2004. The Court confirmed the head sentence and found no error of principle in the sentencing judge's approach. The Court restated the standard that an appellate court will only interfere with a sentence where error of fact or principle is demonstrated, or where the sentence is so disproportionate as to fall outside the range of reasonable discretion.
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