R v Danial Arshad

R v Danial Arshad

The 3-year disqualification was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence, the need for punishment and deterrence, and the multiple purposes served by disqualification.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Danial Arshad
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Careless Driving, Driving Under the Influence, Sentencing, Disqualification From Driving
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Careless Driving Driving Under the Influence Sentencing Disqualification From Driving

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Danial Arshad

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the 3-year driving disqualification was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate considerations in setting the period of disqualification for causing serious injury by careless driving and drug driving

Ratio Decidendi

The 3-year disqualification was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence, the need for punishment and deterrence, and the multiple purposes served by disqualification.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against the period of disqualification is dismissed.
  • The statutory surcharge order is corrected to apply only once, not for both offences.