Gray, R v
The sentence of 13 months' detention was out of line with the authorities given the balance between aggravating and mitigating factors; a sentence of eight months' detention is appropriate.
- Parties
- Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Daniel Gray
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 04 February 2008
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- appeal allowed in part
- Legal Topics
- Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Mitigation, Aggravating Factors
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Parties
Regina
Prosecution
Daniel Gray
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed for dangerous driving was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether sufficient credit was given for mitigating factors
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence of 13 months' detention was out of line with the authorities given the balance between aggravating and mitigating factors; a sentence of eight months' detention is appropriate.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed in part
Orders
- Sentence of 13 months' detention substituted with eight months' detention
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