Delay between a victim's complaint and the filing hearing does not automatically constitute a mitigating factor in sentencing, and any lost opportunity for concurrency must be assessed in context, including the seriousness of the offending and the sentencing purposes engaged. A sentencing error in relying on an aggravating factor not supported by the evidence will not warrant leave to appeal where the sentence remains moderate and within range.
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