Mwila, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1425 (16 October 2025)

Mwila, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1425 (16 October 2025)

The sentence was not manifestly excessive when considering the single category A factor, the aggravating and mitigating circumstances, and the totality principle due to concurrent sentences for multiple offences. The judge's approach was within the proper exercise of sentencing discretion.

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Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1425
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Jacqueline Mulenga Mwila
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
leave to appeal refused; extension of time refused
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving, Sentencing Guidelines, Manifestly Excessive Sentence, Guilty Plea Reduction
Criminal Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving Sentencing Guidelines Manifestly Excessive Sentence Guilty Plea Reduction

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Jacqueline Mulenga Mwila

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in assessing culpability and the appropriate downward adjustment within the category range

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not manifestly excessive when considering the single category A factor, the aggravating and mitigating circumstances, and the totality principle due to concurrent sentences for multiple offences. The judge's approach was within the proper exercise of sentencing discretion.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal refused; extension of time refused

Orders

  • No publication of information likely to identify the child victim while under 18 (S.45 Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999)