Alsaadoun, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 800 (02 May 2025)
The sentencing judge did not double-count aggravating factors; the reason for excessive speed (showing off) was a distinct and relevant aggravating factor. The judge appropriately balanced aggravating and mitigating factors, and the resulting sentence was neither excessive nor wrong in principle.
- Citation
- [2025] EWCA Crim 800
- Parties
- Prosecution: R; Appellant: Abdullah Alsaadoun
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 02 May 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Sentencing Guidelines, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Appeal Against Sentence
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Parties
R
Prosecution
Abdullah Alsaadoun
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentencing judge double-counted aggravating factors in determining sentence
- 2 Whether insufficient weight was given to mitigating factors
- 3 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
Ratio Decidendi
The sentencing judge did not double-count aggravating factors; the reason for excessive speed (showing off) was a distinct and relevant aggravating factor. The judge appropriately balanced aggravating and mitigating factors, and the resulting sentence was neither excessive nor wrong in principle.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Sentence of eight years and four months' imprisonment upheld
- Orders for disqualification from driving and Extended Re-test remain undisturbed
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