A sentence of 16 months' immediate imprisonment for possession of 4.94 g of high-purity methylamphetamine with intent to sell or supply, where the offender is a user/dealer with a substantial criminal history and no demonstrated rehabilitation, is within the sound sentencing range. The characterisation of an offender as a user/dealer does not afford much mitigation where there is an element of commerciality.
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