R v Anthony John Campbell

R v Anthony John Campbell

The appellant's driving was highly impaired by cannabis, causing permanent and irreversible injuries to the victim. The offence fell within or on the cusp of Category A1 for culpability and Category 1 for harm. Immediate custody was the only appropriate punishment given the circumstances.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Anthony John Campbell
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 April 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Sentencing Guidelines, Causing Serious Injury, Drug Impairment, Suspension of Sentence
Criminal Law Dangerous Driving Sentencing Guidelines Causing Serious Injury Drug Impairment Suspension of Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Anthony John Campbell

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the sentencing category correctly applied?
  2. 2 Should the sentence have been suspended?

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant's driving was highly impaired by cannabis, causing permanent and irreversible injuries to the victim. The offence fell within or on the cusp of Category A1 for culpability and Category 1 for harm. Immediate custody was the only appropriate punishment given the circumstances.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 2 years' imprisonment upheld
  • No suspension of sentence