A suspended sentence of imprisonment may be within the bounds of a proper exercise of the sentencing discretion for dangerous driving occasioning death where the offending arose from a misguided desire to accommodate the deceased's wishes rather than selfish disregard for safety, the deceased's own conduct significantly contributed to the danger, and the offender demonstrated genuine remorse and good rehabilitation prospects. The question of whether a victim's family member's views against imprisonment are a relevant sentencing consideration was left open.
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