For dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm where the driving does not involve alcohol, speed, or a prolonged period of dangerous driving, and the offender is a first offender who is remorseful and remained at the scene, a sentence requiring actual custody may be manifestly excessive. The categorisation of driving as 'momentary inattention' or otherwise is of limited usefulness; the crucial issue is the level of seriousness of the actual driving.
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