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
Legal Issues
- 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
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