R v Abdullah Alsaadoun

R v Abdullah Alsaadoun

The sentencing judge was entitled to treat the appellant's 'showing off' as a distinct aggravating factor and did not double-count. The judge appropriately balanced aggravating and mitigating factors, and the resulting sentence was neither excessive nor wrong in principle.

Parties
Appellant: Abdullah AlSaadoun; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Sentencing Guidelines, Mitigation, Aggravating Factors
Criminal Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Sentencing Guidelines Mitigation Aggravating Factors

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Parties

Abdullah AlSaadoun

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge double-counted aggravating factors
  2. 2 Whether insufficient weight was given to mitigation
  3. 3 Whether the sentence was excessive or wrong in principle

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to treat the appellant's 'showing off' as a distinct aggravating factor and did not double-count. The judge appropriately balanced aggravating and mitigating factors, and the resulting sentence was neither excessive nor wrong in principle.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Original sentence of eight years and four months' imprisonment upheld
  • Driving disqualification and Extended Re-test orders remain undisturbed