In sentencing for multiple counts of negligently causing serious injury against separate victims, cumulation of a modest period on each count is appropriate to reflect the separate criminality and harm to each victim, and any lesser cumulation risks reducing victims to mere ciphers. The stage at which an offender becomes aware of the injuries caused is irrelevant to mitigation where the plea of guilty acknowledges conduct involving a great falling short of the standard of care and a high risk of serious injury.
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