Singh, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 828 (13 June 2025)

Singh, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 828 (13 June 2025)

The sentence of 12 years for causing death by dangerous driving was justified under level 1 of the guidelines due to the applicant's grossly excessive speed, deliberate conduct, and multiple aggravating factors. The sentence of 30 months for dangerous driving was unlawful as it exceeded the statutory maximum and was reduced to 24 months. No adjustment was made to the disqualification period as any increase would be impermissible on appeal.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 828
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Anop Singh
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Dangerous Driving, Perverting the Course of Justice, Sentencing Guidelines, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Dangerous Driving Perverting the Course of Justice Sentencing Guidelines Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Anop Singh

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for causing death by dangerous driving was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the categorisation of the offence under sentencing guidelines was correct
  3. 3 Whether the sentence for dangerous driving exceeded the statutory maximum

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 12 years for causing death by dangerous driving was justified under level 1 of the guidelines due to the applicant's grossly excessive speed, deliberate conduct, and multiple aggravating factors. The sentence of 30 months for dangerous driving was unlawful as it exceeded the statutory maximum and was reduced to 24 months. No adjustment was made to the disqualification period as any increase would be impermissible on appeal.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence of 30 months on count 2 quashed and replaced with 24 months concurrent.
  • Leave and extension of time refused for counts 1 and 3.