Adebisi, R. v

Adebisi, R. v

The judge was entitled to categorise the offence as involving a moderate quantity of drugs and careless driving not much more serious than momentary inattention, and to impose a sentence within the guideline range after considering aggravating and mitigating factors; the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Appellant: Adefemi Adebisi; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 October 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Careless Driving, Drug Driving, Sentencing Guidelines, Disqualification From Driving
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Causing Death by Careless Driving Drug Driving Sentencing Guidelines Disqualification From Driving

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Parties

Adefemi Adebisi

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate categorisation under sentencing guidelines for quantity of drugs and quality of driving
  3. 3 Consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to categorise the offence as involving a moderate quantity of drugs and careless driving not much more serious than momentary inattention, and to impose a sentence within the guideline range after considering aggravating and mitigating factors; the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 4 years 6 months' imprisonment upheld
  • Disqualification from driving for 7 years 3 months upheld