R v Jordan Davis

R v Jordan Davis

The judge's findings of fact were unimpeachable based on CCTV evidence. The weighing of aggravating and mitigating factors was faultless, and the sentence imposed was well within the range available. The credit for the guilty plea was appropriate given the stage at which the appellant acknowledged criminality.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Jordan Davis
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Dangerous Driving, Causing Serious Injury, Credit for Guilty Plea, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Sentencing Dangerous Driving Causing Serious Injury Credit for Guilty Plea Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Jordan Davis

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the custodial sentence imposed was excessive
  2. 2 Whether adequate credit was given for the guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's findings of fact were unimpeachable based on CCTV evidence. The weighing of aggravating and mitigating factors was faultless, and the sentence imposed was well within the range available. The credit for the guilty plea was appropriate given the stage at which the appellant acknowledged criminality.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of three years' imprisonment upheld
  • driving disqualification for three and a half years with extended re-test upheld