A sentence of nine years imprisonment for maintaining a sexual relationship with a child aged nine to twelve over three years, involving sodomy, digital penetration, oral sex, and breach of trust, with an early plea of guilty and no prior convictions, is within the sentencing range and not manifestly excessive. The sentencing judge's assessment that at least 10 years could have been imposed after trial was realistic.
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