Possession of two separate quantities of different drugs on the person at the same time does not necessarily require wholly concurrent sentences. The one transaction rule is a guideline, and partially cumulative sentences may be appropriate where the total criminality warrants it. An effective sentence of 6 years' imprisonment was within range for a drug courier carrying 56g of heroin at 59% purity and 119g of methylamphetamine at 49% purity with a combined street value of $390,000.
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