A sentencing judge may refer to self-evident risks of an assault (such as pouring unknown chemicals into an unconscious victim's mouth) without making specific findings of fact about those risks, and without expert evidence as to the chemical composition. An offender's successful adjustment to life in Australia is relevant when assessing the mitigating weight of a deprived background under Bugmy principles.
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