Post-sentence psychological evidence of a progressive disorder exacerbated by incarceration is inadmissible on a sentence appeal where its impact cannot be isolated from pre-sentence effects; such matters are for the executive government. A sentencing judge may have regard to an accused's trial testimony when assessing the genuineness of remorse without thereby penalising the accused for pleading not guilty. Culpable driving is a species of involuntary manslaughter and must be sentenced accordingly, notwithstanding the offender's good character.
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