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The Court of Appeal in Perth has upheld the sentence of a drink driver who accidentally killed a child when his car spun out of control.
Benjamin Butler, 25, pleaded guilty to one count of dangerous driving over the death of 11-month-old Grace Moorby.
The baby was being pushed in a pram by her mother when Butler crashed into the front yard of their home in Thornlie in April 2008.
He was sentenced to three years and eight months' jail.
Prosecutors appealed the jail term, arguing it should be increased by 10 months.
But two of the three appeal judges today ruled the sentence was appropriate.
Butler will be eligible for parole next year.
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