The sentencing range of 4 to 6 years' imprisonment for a single offence of armed robbery (as adjusted by BLM) is indicative only and may be exceeded where aggravating circumstances warrant it. A sentence of 7 years for aggravated armed robbery involving premeditation, weapons, targeting of vulnerable workers, and absence of mitigating factors is within the range open to a sentencing judge. The prosecution is not required to make detailed oral submissions on sentence where the sentencing judge already has all relevant materials before him.
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