In Commonwealth sentencing matters, the usual two-thirds ratio between non-parole period and head sentence need not be imposed in every case regardless of the length of the head sentence. The longer the head sentence, the more likely it is that ample time for reintegration will be implicit in the non-parole period even where it exceeds the usual proportion. A combined discount of 25% for assistance, plea of guilty and remorse may be appropriate where the assistance is of very limited value and the Crown case is overwhelming.
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