Where the strength of the prosecution case arises from the offender's own voluntary admissions, the court may apply a combination of ss 35 and 36 of the Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005 (ACT) to give a full 25% guilty plea discount even if s 35(4) would otherwise preclude a significant reduction. A rolled-up count of 260 theft transactions totalling approximately $49,500 committed in breach of trust by an employee over 13 months, with a starting point of 32 months reduced to 24 months after a 25% guilty plea discount, may be served by way of an Intensive Correction Order where the offender has excellent rehabilitation prospects, genuine remorse, and a low risk of reoffending.
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