Total accumulation of sentences for two discrete sexual offences against the same victim, without any evaluation of overall criminality under the totality principle, constitutes sentencing error. The particular type of forced sexual intercourse (digital vs penile) is not determinative of objective seriousness and no hierarchy of sexual acts is appropriate. Serious indictable offences carrying substantial maximum penalties should not be placed on a Form 1.
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