Magistrate Sharon Cure deferred sentencing to November 18 if Mayne can stay stable off drugs.
Why it mattersIt shows a different approach to sentencing: giving someone a chance to prove stability rather than sending them to jail immediately.
AustraliaFor people in Tasmania with substance abuse issues facing court, this shows judges may defer sentencing to give them time to prove they can stay stable.
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