A total effective sentence of 7 years' imprisonment for a series of offences comprising aggravated burglary, two attempted armed robberies, two armed robberies (one involving pointing a firearm at a service station employee), stealing a motor vehicle, and arson, committed by a 27-year-old offender with a substantial criminal record during a drug binge, fell within a sound exercise of the sentencing discretion after a 25% guilty plea discount. Comparable cases involving younger offenders with additional mitigating factors (youth, cooperation with authorities) resulting in sentences of 5-6 years were distinguishable.
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