A sentence of 2 years 3 months' immediate imprisonment for a low-level user/dealer possessing 5.69g of methylamphetamine (79% purity) with intent to sell or supply is within the acceptable sentencing range in Western Australia. The absence of aggravating factors (such as offending while on bail) is not mitigatory. Personal circumstances including childhood disadvantage and rehabilitation efforts, while relevant, are almost always subsidiary considerations in drug dealing/trafficking offences where the principal sentencing factors are appropriate punishment and personal and general deterrence.
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