A sentence for an attempted offence that falls within the range customarily imposed for the completed offence is not necessarily excessive; the circumstances of an attempt can be more serious than those of a completed offence. The first limb of the totality principle requires the total effective sentence to bear a proper relationship to the overall criminality, viewed in its entirety and having regard to the circumstances of the case including those referable to the offender personally.
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