Davis, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1485 (09 October 2025)
The judge's categorisation of the offence, weighing of aggravating and mitigating factors, and allowance of credit for the guilty plea were all correct and within the proper range. The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive.
- Citation
- [2025] EWCA Crim 1485
- Parties
- Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Jordan Davis
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 09 October 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Appeal, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Credit for Guilty Plea
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Parties
Rex
Respondent
Jordan Davis
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the custodial sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether the judge erred in the application of sentencing guidelines and credit for guilty plea
Ratio Decidendi
The judge's categorisation of the offence, weighing of aggravating and mitigating factors, and allowance of credit for the guilty plea were all correct and within the proper range. The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Sentence of three years' imprisonment upheld
- No change to driving disqualification
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