R v Owen Liscombe

R v Owen Liscombe

The period of disqualification was manifestly excessive given the appellant's youth, maturity since the offence, remorse, and impact on his livelihood. The discretionary period should be reduced to three years, with the extension period of one year undisturbed.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Owen Liscombe
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Disqualification
Criminal Law Road Traffic Dangerous Driving Sentencing Disqualification

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Owen Liscombe

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the period of driving disqualification imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The period of disqualification was manifestly excessive given the appellant's youth, maturity since the offence, remorse, and impact on his livelihood. The discretionary period should be reduced to three years, with the extension period of one year undisturbed.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • The disqualification order is quashed and substituted with an order disqualifying the appellant from driving for four years and until he passes an extended driving test.