Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Sentencing Act 1991 - SECT 6

Factors to be considered in determining offender's character

6. Factors to be considered in determining offender's character

In determining the character of an offender a court may consider (among other
things)-

   (a)  the number, seriousness, date, relevance and nature of any previous
        findings of guilt or convictions of the offender; and

   (b)  the general reputation of the offender; and

   (c)  any significant contributions made by the offender to the community.