P, R. v

P, R. v

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive as the judge gave proper consideration to both aggravating and mitigating factors, including the appellant's age, remorse, and progress in custody, and followed relevant sentencing guidance.

Parties
Appellant: P; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 April 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Mitigating and Aggravating Factors
Criminal Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Sentencing Mitigating and Aggravating Factors

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Parties

P

Appellant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence for causing death by dangerous driving was manifestly excessive given the appellant's age, remorse, and progress in custody

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive as the judge gave proper consideration to both aggravating and mitigating factors, including the appellant's age, remorse, and progress in custody, and followed relevant sentencing guidance.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of three years six months' detention upheld
  • driving disqualification for five years and until passing extended test upheld