| (1) | If, in cases where punishments of imprisonment or imprisonment without prison labor for not more than one year, suspension of qualifications, or fines are to be imposed, there are extenuating circumstances in application of the provisions of Article 51 and the accused shows sincere repentance, the imposition of sentence may be suspended: Provided, That this shall not apply in case of a person who has previously been convicted and received a sentence of suspension of qualifications or more severe punishment. |