Unlawful confinement offending in the mid range of objective seriousness, involving approximately four hours of confinement with violence and threats but a subordinate role, attracted a starting point of 26 months' imprisonment. A young offender with limited criminal history and good rehabilitation prospects may receive a partially suspended sentence for such offending. A plea of guilty entered on the fourth day of trial retains approximately 5% utilitarian value.
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