Drunk driver who killed passenger gets fewer than three years’ jail

Defence barrister Carl Martinovic argued Pilot’s below-average intellect made him susceptible to impulsive control issues and instances where he did not properly assess the situation.

A psychological report showed Pilot did not have significant cognitive impairment apart from isolated difficulties in processing complex verbal information and complex problem-solving.

Mr Martinovic asked for a six to 6½-year sentence, arguing Pilot had “extremely good character references”, long prison time would impact his mental health and he already spent 21 months in custody while awaiting the outcome of his court case.

Crown prosecutor Judy Geary argued Pilot’s intellect did not account for his actions that night.

She proposed a sentence of…