A sentence of 10 years imprisonment for a single count of aggravated dangerous driving causing death under s 52A(2) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) was manifestly excessive where it was equivalent to sentences imposed for the more serious offence of motor manslaughter. The appropriate sentence was 9 years imprisonment with a non-parole period of 5 years 9 months. Sentencing for s 52A(2) offences must maintain proportionality with the hierarchy of offences, recognising that manslaughter is a markedly more serious offence.
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