In cases of dangerous driving causing multiple deaths or serious injuries, cumulative sentences are appropriate where the maximum penalty for a single offence is insufficient to reflect the total criminality, following R v Wilkins. However, the totality principle requires a 'last look' at the aggregate sentence to ensure proportionality, and lesser charges arising from the same episode may appropriately be made concurrent. The maximum sentence for dangerous driving causing death should not be imposed where there is evidence of remorse, even in worst category cases. A life disqualification from driving is appropriate for worst category offences where the offender has prior driving convictions.
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