A sentence of 11 years 10 months' imprisonment (after a 15% guilty plea discount from a starting point of approximately 14 years) is within the range of sound sentencing discretion for possession with intent to sell or supply of 3.426 kg of high-purity methylamphetamine (80-81%) in the context of a sophisticated interstate drug distribution operation where the offender played a significant role over several months.
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