A sentencing judge may properly observe that an offender was not immediately remorseful where the offending occurred in a series of distinct incidents over several hours, without that observation undermining a finding of genuine subsequent contrition. Individual sentences moderated in consideration of totality, combined with modest partial cumulation for distinct episodes of offending, are appropriate where the offending is grave and involves multiple victims.
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