A sentence of six and a half years' imprisonment with mid-point parole eligibility for persistent street-level trafficking in methylamphetamine and cannabis over eight and a half months, where the offender continued trafficking after being found in possession and released on bail, showed no remorse, and did not plead guilty, is not manifestly excessive. The absence of a guilty plea is an important distinguishing feature when comparing sentences in drug trafficking cases.
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