counsel for the prosecution. I had also taken into consideration, the present family condition of the convict, as a single mother and also as the bread winner of her family. I had balanced these considerations with the Court’s observation of the convict all through the trial proceedings, who appeared to have already learnt her lessons from her criminal conduct and had comported herself remorsefully all through the trial proceedings. I must underscore that the essence of applying sentence is not only to punish criminal conduct, but also to ensure that justice is done to the society at large, who most often, is at the receiving end of every unlawful and criminal action. 58