R v Kylam Bristow

R v Kylam Bristow

The sentencing judge did not err in uplifting the starting point within the category range due to the seriousness and duration of the dangerous driving, and properly exercised discretion in refusing to suspend the sentence; no error of principle was identified.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Kylam Bristow
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 April 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Driving Without Insurance, Sentencing, Appeal Against Sentence, Suspended Sentence
Criminal Law Dangerous Driving Driving Without Insurance Sentencing Appeal Against Sentence Suspended Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Kylam Bristow

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge did not err in uplifting the starting point within the category range due to the seriousness and duration of the dangerous driving, and properly exercised discretion in refusing to suspend the sentence; no error of principle was identified.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of eight months' imprisonment upheld
  • Driving disqualification for two years and four months upheld