AN ice user involved with two home invasions within six days - who had not slept for three weeks and was "out of control" - was on a suspended sentence at the time, a court has heard.
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Justice Robert Pearce, in jailing Michael Rodney Smith, for two years, said the suspended sentence was a relevant factor although it had already been activated with other reoffending.
He imposed the new sentence cumulative to Smith's existing jail term, with a non-parole period of one year, in the Supreme Court in Launceston on Friday.
Justice Pearce noted that Smith, who is almost 20, had an IQ in the lowest percentile of the population.
"His education did not advance beyond grade six," he said.
"He is susceptible to the influence of others and is easily led.
"It is not contended that he is not fit to be subject to criminal proceedings.
"However his intellectual impairment is relevant to the degree of his moral culpability and as to whether he is a suitable vehicle for general deterrence.
"Conversely, protection of the public, and specific deterrence, become important sentencing factors."
Smith had previously pleaded guilty to two aggravated burglaries and two thefts committed in company.
The first home invasion occurred in Louisa Street, Bracknell on January 11, and the other was in Blessington Road, White Hills on January 17.
Smith benefited from neither crime.
His co-offenders have not been found or are unknown.
Smith must also complete a two-year probation order upon release.
