I think its fairly rare that people self rehabilitate, and I'm torn because I strongly believe that violent criminals can't be trusted in society and there should absolutely be a punishment aspect to any sentence when violence is used.
In this case the person should be commended it does look like he went forth and sinned no more.
I'd prefer that they sent him out to speak to youth in trouble not about getting away with something but that there is a better way to live your life. Maybe give him some community service. And then move on.
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