Pell, R. v

Pell, R. v

Given the high level of culpability, the appellant's previous convictions, and the circumstances of the offence, the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive.

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Parties
Appellant: Lee Robert Pell; Respondent: Regina (The Crown)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 March 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Careless Driving, Sentencing, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Driving Under the Influence
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Causing Death by Careless Driving Sentencing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Driving Under the Influence

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Parties

Lee Robert Pell

Appellant

Regina (The Crown)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for causing death by careless driving under the influence was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

Given the high level of culpability, the appellant's previous convictions, and the circumstances of the offence, the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 10 years' imprisonment and 10 years' disqualification from driving affirmed