When assessing parity between co-offenders where one pleaded guilty and the other was convicted after trial, the sentencing court must calculate the hypothetical sentence for the co-offender who went to trial as if that co-offender had pleaded guilty and received the same discount, to properly assess whether differences in culpability are reflected in the sentences. Both sentences being arguably lenient does not preclude a reduction for parity provided the reduction would not result in a sentence that is an affront to the proper administration of justice.
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