R v Meakin [2019] NSWSC 1555

R v Meakin [2019] NSWSC 1555

A sentence of 7 years' imprisonment with a non-parole period of 4 years is appropriate for aggravated dangerous driving occasioning death where the offender drove with a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.15, failed to render assistance, has relevant prior convictions but demonstrated good behaviour in custody and some prospects for rehabilitation, and pleaded guilty.

Parties
Crown: Regina; Offender: Michael Meakin
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
08 November 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence After Plea of Guilty to Aggravated Dangerous Driving Occasioning Death
Outcome
Sentenced to imprisonment for 7 years with a 4-year non-parole period
Legal Topics
Aggravated Dangerous Driving Occasioning Death, Plea of Guilty, Sentencing Considerations, Blood Alcohol Concentration, Failure to Stop and Render Assistance
Criminal Law Aggravated Dangerous Driving Occasioning Death Plea of Guilty Sentencing Considerations Blood Alcohol Concentration Failure to Stop and Render Assistance

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Michael Meakin

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence After Plea of Guilty to Aggravated Dangerous Driving Occasioning Death

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for aggravated dangerous driving occasioning death with high range blood alcohol concentration and failure to stop or render assistance

Ratio Decidendi

A sentence of 7 years' imprisonment with a non-parole period of 4 years is appropriate for aggravated dangerous driving occasioning death where the offender drove with a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.15, failed to render assistance, has relevant prior convictions but demonstrated good behaviour in custody and some prospects for rehabilitation, and pleaded guilty.

Court Disposition

Sentenced to imprisonment for 7 years with a 4-year non-parole period

Orders

  • Offender sentenced to imprisonment for 7 years, commencing 4 August 2016
  • Non-parole period of 4 years to 3 August 2020; balance of term 3 years to 3 August 2023