Where a proceeds of crime charge (dealing with proceeds to conceal offending) substantially overlaps with the underlying attempt charges, cumulation of the proceeds charge upon the underlying charges may constitute impermissible double punishment under [name withheld] v [name withheld]. An erroneous statement of maximum penalty affecting eight of twenty charges is too widespread to be treated as immaterial to the sentencing discretion.
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