A sentence of four years' imprisonment with parole eligibility after 16 months is within the appropriate range for dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm under s 328A Criminal Code (Qld) where the offence involves excessive speed, driving on the wrong side of the road, a head-on collision causing devastating injuries, and a blood alcohol concentration of .182%. The offender's own severe injuries sustained in the collision are a relevant mitigating factor. Where an offender is represented by experienced counsel who tenders medical material, the prosecutor is not obliged to separately address the court on the offender's personal injuries.
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