R v Jack Kenneth Darren Lomas

R v Jack Kenneth Darren Lomas

The sentence imposed was appropriate given the seriousness of the offence, aggravating features, and correct application of sentencing guidelines; full credit was given for the guilty plea; change in release provisions does not warrant adjustment of sentence.

Parties
Appellant: Jack Kenneth Darren Lomas; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Sentencing Guidelines, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Release Provisions
Criminal Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Sentencing Guidelines Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Release Provisions

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Parties

Jack Kenneth Darren Lomas

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for causing death by dangerous driving was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate application of sentencing guidelines and aggravating/mitigating factors
  3. 3 Effect of changes in release provisions on sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was appropriate given the seriousness of the offence, aggravating features, and correct application of sentencing guidelines; full credit was given for the guilty plea; change in release provisions does not warrant adjustment of sentence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 9 years' imprisonment for causing death by dangerous driving upheld
  • Concurrent sentence of 2 years and 8 months for causing serious injury by dangerous driving upheld