Where a sentencing judge intends to apply a specific percentage discount for a guilty plea, a mathematical error in calculating that discount will be corrected on appeal even where the Crown submits the appellant has already received significant leniency. Sentencing judges should clearly address any submission that the prosecution case is 'overwhelmingly strong' under s 35(4) of the Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005 (ACT) so offenders understand why a normal discount was not applied.
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