Landon, R. v

The judge's sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle, as all aggravating and mitigating factors were properly considered and the sentencing guidelines were correctly applied.

Parties: Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Nicholas Landon
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 05 July 2011
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: appeal dismissed
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

Prosecutor

Nicholas Landon

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentence imposed for causing death by careless driving was manifestly excessive
2 Appropriate application of sentencing guidelines for causing death by careless driving

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle, as all aggravating and mitigating factors were properly considered and the sentencing guidelines were correctly applied.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Sentence of 20 months' detention in a young offender institution on both counts concurrent upheld