R v Joseph John O'Conner

R v Joseph John O'Conner

The Recorder correctly applied statutory provisions requiring the driving disqualification to be extended by the period of actual custody served, ensuring the full disqualification is served after release.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Joseph John O’Conner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 May 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for extension of time and leave to appeal refused; appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Driving Disqualification, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Dangerous Driving Driving Disqualification Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Joseph John O’Conner

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the period of driving disqualification imposed was excessive in light of statutory requirements and applicant's circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The Recorder correctly applied statutory provisions requiring the driving disqualification to be extended by the period of actual custody served, ensuring the full disqualification is served after release.

Court Disposition

application for extension of time and leave to appeal refused; appeal dismissed

Orders

  • refusal of extension of time
  • appeal against disqualification period dismissed