A head sentence of six years imprisonment is within the appropriate range for 22 dishonesty offences committed over five years involving fraud exceeding $157,000 by a recidivist offender with a lengthy criminal history. The sentencing range described in R v Alexander [2004] QCA 11 of five to six years for persistent dishonesty offending involving substantial sums was confirmed as applicable.
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