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'. |
My submission is that he should be treated as a first offender. He has good human qualities. |
The only sentencing objectives to be achieved in this case are deterrence and retribution. |
The perception of the accused is that he is to blame, and I cannot fault him for that. |
This act of the accused was a one off occurrence.... |