Barnes, R v

Barnes, R v

The appellant's dangerous driving with an insecure load was a cause of Mr Wildman's death, and the trial judge's directions on law and facts were adequate; the conviction is safe and the sentence is not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Anthony Barnes
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 October 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
appeal against conviction dismissed; application for leave to appeal sentence refused
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Causation, Sentencing, Jury Directions
Criminal Law Dangerous Driving Causation Sentencing Jury Directions

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Anthony Barnes

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant's driving was dangerous and caused the death of Mr Wildman
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge erred in refusing the submission of no case to answer
  3. 3 Whether the judge's directions on causation and dangerous driving were adequate

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant's dangerous driving with an insecure load was a cause of Mr Wildman's death, and the trial judge's directions on law and facts were adequate; the conviction is safe and the sentence is not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal against conviction dismissed; application for leave to appeal sentence refused

Orders

  • conviction upheld
  • sentence of two years' imprisonment affirmed