Rogers, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1717 (05 December 2025)

Rogers, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1717 (05 December 2025)

The sentence of 10 years' imprisonment, reflecting a notional 12 years after trial reduced by 15% for a late guilty plea, was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence, the presence of multiple category A factors, and the proper consideration of mitigation and aggravation by the sentencing judge.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1717
Parties
Appellant: Frederick Rogers; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Sentencing Guidelines, Mitigation, Aggravating Factors
Criminal Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Sentencing Guidelines Mitigation Aggravating Factors

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Parties

Frederick Rogers

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 10 years' imprisonment for causing death by dangerous driving was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge properly applied the current Sentencing Guidelines and took account of mitigation and aggravation

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 10 years' imprisonment, reflecting a notional 12 years after trial reduced by 15% for a late guilty plea, was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence, the presence of multiple category A factors, and the proper consideration of mitigation and aggravation by the sentencing judge.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.