A sentence of 30 months' immediate imprisonment for a user-dealer possessing 22.7 grams of methylamphetamine (8% purity) with intent to sell or supply is within the range of a sound exercise of the sentencing discretion, notwithstanding the offender's lack of prior drug convictions, early plea, and positive personal circumstances. The social prevalence of drug use is not a mitigating factor.
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