Bristow, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 633 (22 April 2026)

Bristow, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 633 (22 April 2026)

The sentencing judge's uplift from the starting point was justified by the seriousness and duration of the dangerous driving, and the refusal to suspend the sentence was a valid exercise of discretion given the offence's gravity; no error of principle was identified.

Citation
[2026] EWCA Crim 633
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Kylam Bristow
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 April 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Suspended Sentences, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Dangerous Driving Sentencing Suspended Sentences Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Kylam Bristow

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the uplift from the sentencing guideline starting point was excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentence should have been suspended

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge's uplift from the starting point was justified by the seriousness and duration of the dangerous driving, and the refusal to suspend the sentence was a valid exercise of discretion given the offence's gravity; no error of principle was identified.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against sentence dismissed.