The totality principle's first limb was not infringed by a total effective sentence of 5 years 4 months' imprisonment for six offences including three aggravated dwelling burglaries committed over one month by an offender with 14 prior burglary convictions. Section 9AA of the Sentencing Act 1995 (WA) does not require a 25% discount even where a plea is entered at the first reasonable opportunity; the amount of reduction is discretionary and depends on all the circumstances.
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