Prior convictions for similar sexual offences against other children, professional misconduct involving sexual predation, and medical qualifications giving knowledge of the consequences of abuse substantially detract from any allowance for good character and constitute major factors of aggravation in sentencing for incest. A psychological condition exacerbated by alcohol carries reduced mitigating weight where the offender had medical knowledge, was aware of developing sexual interest in children, failed to seek treatment, and placed himself in a position of danger with the victim.
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