A sentence of immediate imprisonment for a youthful first offender who aided and abetted drug trafficking (approximately $300,000 in value) and possessed a handgun was manifestly excessive where the offender had good rehabilitation prospects, was influenced by an older co-offender, and the purposes of sentencing could be achieved by a CCO with appropriate conditions. Time already served in custody may render a community work condition unduly punitive.
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