R v Dhiya Al Maamoury

R v Dhiya Al Maamoury

The sentence was not manifestly excessive. The judge was entitled to select a notional figure of 9 years at the cusp of category A and B culpability, and to uplift by 6 years for the totality of offending, given two deaths and two serious injuries. Mitigation was properly considered but outweighed by aggravating factors.

Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Dhiya Al Maamoury
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed; sentence upheld
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving, Sentencing Guidelines, Culpability Assessment
Criminal Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving Sentencing Guidelines Culpability Assessment

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Dhiya Al Maamoury

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the sentence imposed manifestly excessive?
  2. 2 Was the categorisation of culpability correct under the Sentencing Guidelines?
  3. 3 Did the judge properly account for aggravating and mitigating factors?

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not manifestly excessive. The judge was entitled to select a notional figure of 9 years at the cusp of category A and B culpability, and to uplift by 6 years for the totality of offending, given two deaths and two serious injuries. Mitigation was properly considered but outweighed by aggravating factors.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed; sentence upheld

Orders

  • sentence of 13 years 6 months' imprisonment upheld
  • driving disqualification order remains