The court considered the plea agreement reducing the charge from murder to manslaughter, the accused's mental health history, and the circumstances of the offence. The court found that the accused suffered from depression and mental impairment at the time of the offence, which served as a significant mitigating factor. The court also considered the views of the family and community, the accused's remorse, and his rehabilitation efforts. However, given the seriousness of the offence and the need for close monitoring, the court determined that a custodial sentence was necessary before probation. The court sentenced the accused to six years on each count, with three years to be served in prison and three years under probation supervision, to run concurrently from the date of arraignment.