General deterrence and specific deterrence are separate considerations in sentencing and a finding that mental impairment reduces moral culpability and the weight of general deterrence does not compel a corresponding reduction in specific deterrence. Where an offender's conduct demonstrates knowledge of wrongdoing through calculated lies and planning, a sentencing judge may find that specific deterrence is not reduced notwithstanding findings of mental impairment contributing to the offending 'to a degree'.
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