A sentence of 9 years imprisonment (with parole after 4 years) is appropriate for dangerous driving causing death where the offender was severely intoxicated (.2% BAC), had a persistent history of DUI offences and dangerous driving, was driving while disqualified, and drove in a manner demonstrating incapacity to control the vehicle. Sentencing judges should not consider themselves entirely fettered by established sentencing ranges where the circumstances of the case warrant a higher sentence, particularly where the legislature has increased maximum penalties.
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