R v Bradley Cain

R v Bradley Cain

The sentence of ten years and ten months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive and was in accordance with the sentencing guidelines, given the high culpability and aggravating factors present; mitigating factors did not warrant a lower starting point.

Parties
Applicant: Bradley Cain; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused; extension of time declined.
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Sentencing Guidelines, Mitigation, Extension of Time
Criminal Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Sentencing Guidelines Mitigation Extension of Time

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Parties

Bradley Cain

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether sufficient weight was given to mitigating factors
  3. 3 Whether extension of time for appeal should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of ten years and ten months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive and was in accordance with the sentencing guidelines, given the high culpability and aggravating factors present; mitigating factors did not warrant a lower starting point.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused; extension of time declined.

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused.
  • Extension of time declined.