A non-parole period representing 30% of the head sentence (or 37% of the total sentence including unexpired parole) is within the permissible range and leans towards mercy for an offender with extensive prior convictions for similar offending. Submissions that a sentencing judge gave inadequate weight to rehabilitation prospects do not constitute specific or process error and can only support a submission of manifest error in the outcome.
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