When a defendant has spent time in custody on remand, full credit should be given unless there is a reason founded in sound sentencing principles for giving less. A defendant's non-attendance at court and absconding from police is not a proper reason for withholding credit, as this would amount to punishing the defendant for uncharged conduct contrary to De Simoni. The broad discretion exercised in relation to credit for home detention bail does not apply by analogy to credit for time in custody. The potential yield and profit from cannabis cultivation is a relevant factor in assessing the seriousness of cultivation offences, alongside the number of plants.
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