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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14289385\charrsid14289385 On the facts of this case a sentence of twelve }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1146818 months}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9199395 '}{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9199395 ed and in substitution therefor}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1146818  the appellant is sentenced to such term of imprisonment as will permit of his immediate release.}{
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