A sentence of four years and six months for a single count of aggravated burglary (less than 25% of the 20-year maximum) is within the permissible range for an offender with a lengthy criminal record, slim prospects of rehabilitation, and no demonstrated remorse. A guilty plea entered to a fresh indictment on the morning of trial, following discussions between prosecution and defence and where there was no error in the original charge, is properly treated as a late plea attracting a discount of approximately 15 percent rather than the 20-25 percent available for an early plea.
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