A sentence of 6 years' imprisonment (equivalent to 9 years pre-Sentencing Legislation Amendment and Repeal Act 2003 (WA)) for causing grievous bodily harm with intent by deliberately driving a vehicle over a person is within the range of sentencing discretion, albeit at the high end. Post-offence conduct to avoid detection and lack of genuine insight into the seriousness of the offence can counterbalance claims of remorse and rehabilitation.
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