A sentence of five years imprisonment (with parole eligibility after 18 months) is within the appropriate range for dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm while adversely affected by an intoxicating substance, where the offending involves protracted dangerous driving over more than 7 kilometres, a blood alcohol concentration of 0.19%, cannabis in the blood, a serious traffic history including prior drink driving convictions, an attempt to flee, and injuries resulting in a comminuted fracture with ongoing disability. The sentence is towards the upper end of the range but not manifestly excessive.
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