For unlawful and dangerous act manslaughter involving a single punch causing death, the current sentencing range is 7 to 9 years' imprisonment, with a median of 8 years. A sentencing judge is not required to attach a label such as 'low range' or 'mid-range' to the offending; the absence of such a label does not bespeak error. Where an offender has no prior convictions and good rehabilitation prospects, specific deterrence remains a relevant but minor consideration, while general deterrence is a foremost consideration for this type of offending.
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