A sentence of 18 months imprisonment with parole after six months is within the proper sentencing range for possession of approximately 2.6 grams of pure methylamphetamine for personal use, where the offender has an extensive prior drug offending history, a late guilty plea, and weak evidence of rehabilitation. Personal deterrence is a legitimate sentencing consideration where an offender has repeatedly offended despite prior community-based orders and has shown no motivation to address substance abuse.
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