Tapscott, R. v

The judge was correct to impose a period of disqualification given the aggravating factors, but justice requires reducing the period from two years to one year.

Parties: Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: John Tapscott
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 09 July 2007
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics: Sentencing, Waste Management Offences, Driving Disqualification

Criminal Law Environmental Law Sentencing Waste Management Offences Driving Disqualification

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

John Tapscott

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the disqualification from driving was warranted and fair
2 Whether the period of disqualification should be reduced

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was correct to impose a period of disqualification given the aggravating factors, but justice requires reducing the period from two years to one year.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

Disqualification from driving reduced from two years to one year
Representation order granted to counsel