R v Andrew William John Vowles

R v Andrew William John Vowles

The sentencing judge correctly identified the offence as level 1 culpability, properly considered the aggravating factors of breach of a suspended sentence and high cocaine levels, and applied the sentencing guidelines appropriately. The resulting sentence was not manifestly excessive and there was no basis for...

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Parties
Appellant: Andrew William John Vowles; Respondent: Rex (The Crown)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 September 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Sentencing Guidelines, Aggravating Factors, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Sentencing Guidelines Aggravating Factors Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Andrew William John Vowles

Appellant

Rex (The Crown)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for causing death by dangerous driving was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred by double counting aggravating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge correctly identified the offence as level 1 culpability, properly considered the aggravating factors of breach of a suspended sentence and high cocaine levels, and applied the sentencing guidelines appropriately. The resulting sentence was not manifestly excessive and there was no basis for appellate interference.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed