Drug addiction and the need for rehabilitation are proper bases for a finding of special circumstances under s 44(2) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW), and a sentencing judge errs by treating them as merely general sentencing considerations incapable of supporting such a finding. Loss of face-to-face family visits during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions is a material consideration that must be taken into account.
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