Even minimal participation in the manufacture of methylamphetamine (such as supplying filter papers) warrants strongly deterrent sentences. Compliance with bail conditions is not a mitigating factor. Under s 10C(2)(f) of the Criminal Law (Sentencing) Act 1988 (SA), a guilty plea entered after commencement of trial requires good reason before any reduction is warranted, and strong reasons justifying the delay are generally needed before the maximum reduction would be allowed.
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