In determining the character of an offender a court may consider (among other things)—
(a) the number, seriousness, date, relevance and nature of any previous findings of guilt or convictions of the offender; and
(b) the general reputation of the offender; and
(c) any significant contributions made by the offender to the community.
S. 6AAA inserted by No. 8/2008 s. 3.