Mills, R. v

Mills, R. v

The offence was properly classified as level 1 due to deliberate, flagrant disregard for road rules, persistent racing, excessive speed, and dangerous driving, and the sentence imposed was within the proper judgment of the sentencing judge and in accordance with guidelines.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: James Christopher Mills
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 February 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Sentencing Guidelines, Classification of Offence Levels
Criminal Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Sentencing Guidelines Classification of Offence Levels

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

James Christopher Mills

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the offence should be classified as level 1 or level 2 under sentencing guidelines
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was appropriate given mitigating and aggravating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The offence was properly classified as level 1 due to deliberate, flagrant disregard for road rules, persistent racing, excessive speed, and dangerous driving, and the sentence imposed was within the proper judgment of the sentencing judge and in accordance with guidelines.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • leave to appeal against sentence is refused