He had a life in which trauma existed. I can appreciate the guilt felt by the accused for the disappearance of his sister: 'had I gone with, this would not have happened'.

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My submission is that he should be treated as a first offender. He has good human qualities.

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The only sentencing objectives to be achieved in this case are deterrence and retribution.

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This act of the accused was a one off occurrence....

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