The sentencing range for a plea of guilty to street-level cannabis trafficking over a lengthy period is five to seven years imprisonment. A sentence of five and a half years, reduced from seven years to account for [name withheld] v The Queen co-operation factors, was within range. An extension of time of 16 months will not be granted where the explanation for delay is unsatisfactory and the sentence is within range.
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