R v Anop Singh

R v Anop Singh

The sentence for causing death by dangerous driving was appropriate given the aggravating factors and fell within the correct guideline category; the sentence for dangerous driving exceeded the statutory maximum and was reduced to 24 months; no adjustment to disqualification period could be made without breaching prohibition on increasing sentence on appeal.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Anop Singh
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part; sentence for dangerous driving reduced; other grounds refused.
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Dangerous Driving, Perverting the Course of Justice, Sentencing Guidelines, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Dangerous Driving Perverting the Course of Justice Sentencing Guidelines Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Anop Singh

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal 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 mitigating factors were properly considered

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence for causing death by dangerous driving was appropriate given the aggravating factors and fell within the correct guideline category; the sentence for dangerous driving exceeded the statutory maximum and was reduced to 24 months; no adjustment to disqualification period could be made without breaching prohibition on increasing sentence on appeal.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part; sentence for dangerous driving reduced; other grounds refused.

Orders

  • Sentence of 30 months for dangerous driving quashed and replaced with 24 months.
  • Leave and extension of time refused for counts 1 and 3.