A sentence of 4 years' imprisonment for aggravated stalking with four statutory circumstances of aggravation, persistent conduct over months in defiance of restraining orders, and escalation to carrying a knife, is within the appropriate range. A sentence of 10 months cumulative for attempting to pervert the course of justice by soliciting third parties to provide a false alibi is relatively lenient. First offender status has limited mitigating weight where there is no remorse and a clear need for personal deterrence.
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