R v Jacqueline Mulenga Mwila

R v Jacqueline Mulenga Mwila

The sentence was not manifestly excessive when considering the single category A factor, the aggravating and mitigating circumstances, and the totality of the concurrent sentences for all offences. The judge properly reduced the sentence for the guilty plea and balanced all relevant factors.

Parties
Applicant: Jacqueline Mulenga Mwila; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal 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 Sentencing Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving Sentencing Guidelines Manifestly Excessive Sentence Guilty Plea Reduction

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Parties

Jacqueline Mulenga Mwila

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving 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 of the concurrent sentences for all offences. The judge properly reduced the sentence for the guilty plea and balanced all relevant factors.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal refused; extension of time refused

Orders

  • No publication of information likely to identify the child victim while under 18
  • Leave to appeal against sentence refused