The court found that the accused, having pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a plea bargain, was not the aggressor in the incident and had been attacked by the deceased. The pre-sentencing report was positive, indicating the accused's suitability for non-custodial rehabilitation and the willingness of the family and community to accept him back. Considering these factors, the court determined that a custodial sentence was not warranted and that probation for three years under supervision was appropriate to serve the interests of justice and rehabilitation.