R v Wills - [1991] 3 NZLR 557

Criminal law — Sentence — Causing death by an act or omission in relation to a motor vehicle while driving with excess breath alcohol — Accused had a blood-alcohol level at least two and a half times the legal limit — Deceased lying in the middle of the road — Sentence of 12 months imprisonment — Whether reduction of sentence appropriate in extraordinary circumstances of case — Sentencing policy on drink driving resulting in death or serious injury discussed — Transport Act 1962, s 55(2)(b).