When sentencing on representative counts that overlap in time with other counts involving different complainants, there is no double punishment where the counts deal with the infringement of different rights at different times and the later conduct is only relevant by way of context. The non-parole period should not undermine the objects of general deterrence and denunciation where the offending calls for condign punishment. A court of criminal appeal will not substitute its own sentencing opinion merely because it would have exercised the discretion differently.
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