A sentence of two and a half years' imprisonment with six months actual custody for a youthful first offender who trafficked in cannabis at a low level over 16 months (269 grams, $4,665 total sales) is within the permissible range and not manifestly excessive, even where the sentencing judge could have given an immediate parole release date. The sentence was toward the lower end of the possible range for low-level cannabis trafficking.
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