A sentence of eight years' imprisonment for dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death under s 328A Criminal Code (Qld), where the offender had a substantial blood alcohol level, poor vehicle condition, sustained dangerous driving, a very poor prior traffic history, and committed further traffic offences while on bail, is within the bounds of a proper exercise of the sentencing discretion. The sentencing range may properly reflect the totality of all offending including bail offences, not merely the indictable offence alone. The duration of dangerous driving is a significant distinguishing factor when comparing sentences in this category.
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