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They have three children, a young woman of 23 years of age,
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very recently married
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with all that that implies in terms of financial and emotional stress,
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and two teenage sons.
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All three are of impeccable character.
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And like their mother, they love their father dearly.
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This is a respectable, loving and functioning family,
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and whilst my client understands
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that you will have to pass a custodial sentence,
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I would beg you, Your Honour,
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to show as much leniency as possible in this case.
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There is a great irony to all this, Your Honour.