For dangerous operation of a motor vehicle while affected by an intoxicating substance where the offender has a substance abuse problem and demonstrates rehabilitation efforts, a combined sentence of imprisonment and probation may be more appropriate than a suspended sentence, particularly for young offenders with no prior criminal history. The sentencing objective of rehabilitation under s 9(1)(b) of the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 (Qld) is not excluded by s 9(3)(b) in such cases.
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