A guilty plea entered on the first day of trial, motivated not by remorse but by the unexpected attendance of the complainant, may in exceptional circumstances attract no discount at all. Aggravated burglary motivated by hostility towards a domestic partner is not less serious than aggravated burglary committed for financial gain. Cumulative sentences for breach of protective bail conditions are appropriate where the offender has a history of disobedience of court orders.
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