A sentencing judge's guarded findings on rehabilitation and remorse are appropriate and will not be disturbed on appeal where the offender has a lengthy criminal history of similar offending and has previously failed to reform despite earlier opportunities. The 'crossroads' principle does not require a more favourable sentence where the sentencing judge has properly assessed the evidence and formed a guarded but not wholly negative view of rehabilitation prospects.
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