Tyson, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 601 (3 March 2010)

Tyson, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 601 (3 March 2010)

The original sentence was excessive given the guidelines and mitigating factors; the appropriate starting point should have been three to three-and-a-half years, reduced to two years for the guilty plea and remorse.

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Citation
[2010] EWCA Crim 601
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Martin Robert Tyson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 March 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Careless Driving, Sentencing Guidelines, Mitigating and Aggravating Factors
Criminal Law Causing Death by Careless Driving Sentencing Guidelines Mitigating and Aggravating Factors

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Martin Robert Tyson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the original sentence of imprisonment excessive for causing death by careless driving?
  2. 2 Did the sentencing judge properly apply the Sentencing Guidelines Council guidelines?

Ratio Decidendi

The original sentence was excessive given the guidelines and mitigating factors; the appropriate starting point should have been three to three-and-a-half years, reduced to two years for the guilty plea and remorse.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Original sentence of 3 years' imprisonment substituted with 2 years' imprisonment.
  • Disqualification from driving for 3 years and requirement to take extended driving test remain unchanged.