A head sentence of three years' imprisonment is within range for non-commercial possession of over 6 grams of methylamphetamine when combined with 38 summary offences including dangerous driving and domestic violence breaches, particularly where the offender has an extensive criminal history and no realistic prospects of rehabilitation. A sentencing judge's approach of imposing a high head sentence to reflect overall criminality, rather than cumulative sentences, is a legitimate sentencing methodology that may favour the offender.
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