A sentence of imprisonment for possession of a small quantity of cannabis for personal use is unusually severe and may be manifestly excessive even where imposed concurrently with more serious drug sentences. High purity of methylamphetamine (74.5%), combined with evidence of supply activity and drug-related text messages, supports a finding of commercial purpose in possession even where the offender claims the drugs were for sharing among friends.
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