Palmer, R. v

The sentence was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating features, including high speed, police chase, associated offences, and previous convictions; the application for leave to appeal is refused.

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Parties: Prosecutor: Regina; Applicant: Anthony James Palmer
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 12 May 2011
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence (renewed After Single Judge Refusal)
Outcome: Application for leave to appeal sentence refused
Legal Topics: Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Driving With Excess Alcohol, Driving Without Insurance, Driving Without Licence

Criminal Law Dangerous Driving Sentencing Driving With Excess Alcohol Driving Without Insurance Driving Without Licence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Anthony James Palmer

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence (renewed After Single Judge Refusal)

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentence of 15 months' imprisonment for dangerous driving was manifestly excessive
2 Whether sufficient credit was given for the guilty plea
3 Whether mitigating factors (no injury, not heavy traffic, voluntary stop) warranted a reduced sentence

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal sentence refused

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