Ahmed, R. v

Ahmed, R. v

Given the prolonged, reckless, and highly dangerous nature of the applicant's driving, a custodial sentence was justified. However, due to exceptional mitigation, the sentence of 12 weeks' imprisonment should be suspended for 12 months.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Applicant: Nazir Ahmed
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 March 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
sentence varied
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Use of Mobile Phone While Driving
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Dangerous Driving Sentencing Use of Mobile Phone While Driving

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Nazir Ahmed

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the custodial sentence imposed for dangerous driving was appropriate given the facts and mitigation
  2. 2 Whether the sentence should be suspended

Ratio Decidendi

Given the prolonged, reckless, and highly dangerous nature of the applicant's driving, a custodial sentence was justified. However, due to exceptional mitigation, the sentence of 12 weeks' imprisonment should be suspended for 12 months.

Court Disposition

sentence varied

Orders

  • The sentence of 12 weeks' imprisonment stands but is suspended for 12 months.