General deterrence does not demand a 'sizeable term' of imprisonment for aggravated burglary where the offending was spontaneous, provoked, and committed by a first offender of excellent character with a low risk of reoffending. In such circumstances, a community correction order with punitive conditions is the appropriate disposition, and a sentence of imprisonment is not open in the sound exercise of discretion.
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