The case illustrates the application of deferred sentence orders under s 27 of the Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005 (ACT) where an offender has PTSD from military service, and confirms that compliance with a deferred sentence order and demonstrated rehabilitation can result in suspension of the balance of a sentence of imprisonment. The court confirmed that PTSD arising from military service that contributes to offending reduces moral culpability and militates in favour of leniency, applying the [name withheld], [name withheld] and Verdins principles.
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