A sentence of 3 years' imprisonment for aggravated reckless exposure of an emergency worker to risk by driving was manifestly excessive where the driving was at low speed from a stationary position, the offender had powerful Bugmy considerations of deprivation and social disadvantage as an Indigenous Australian, Verdins principle 5 was engaged, and the commonly imposed sentencing range for the offence was 1-2 years. The sentence was reduced to 2 years.
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