An aggregate sentence of 11 years 6 months (NPP 7 years 6 months) for supply of 858.9g of methylamphetamine at approximately 80% purity (slightly below mid-range objective seriousness) together with dealing with $44,130 in proceeds of crime was manifestly excessive; the appropriate aggregate sentence was 8 years (NPP 5 years). Counsel appearing at sentence have a positive duty to provide comparable cases and statistics to the sentencing judge.
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