SGA 46-year-old Australian permanent resident in Singapore received his original 11-year prison sentence for causing the death of a 64-year-old retiree by driving under the influence at excessive speeds. The incident occurred on April 23, 2023, when the driver, who had consumed alcohol, struck the pedestrian on Dunearn Road, resulting in the victim's body being severed into three parts. The court dismissed both the prosecution's appeal for a longer sentence and the defense's request for a reduced term. The defendant had pleaded guilty to charges including dangerous driving causing death and repeat drink driving, with additional considerations for endangering his two young children during the incident. The judge acknowledged the validity of both appeals but determined they did not justify altering the sentence. The prosecution had sought a 12-year and nine-month sentence, while the defense aimed for between six years and eight years.
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