Ozkara, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 479 (25 March 2026)

Ozkara, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 479 (25 March 2026)

The conviction for failing to surrender to bail was unlawful as the appellant was not extradited for that offence. The sentencing judge erred in categorising the dangerous driving as category A; the correct categorisation was category B, requiring a lower sentence. The extended period of driving disqualification was unlawful as the offences predated the statutory provision.

Citation
[2026] EWCA Crim 479
Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant/applicant: Huseyin Ozkara
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Extradition, Sentencing Guidelines, Failure to Surrender to Bail, Driving Disqualification
Criminal Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Extradition Sentencing Guidelines Failure to Surrender to Bail Driving Disqualification

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Huseyin Ozkara

Appellant/applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for failing to surrender to bail was lawful given the terms of extradition
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing categorisation for causing death by dangerous driving was correct under the guidelines and law at the time of offence
  3. 3 Whether the extended period of driving disqualification was lawfully imposed

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction for failing to surrender to bail was unlawful as the appellant was not extradited for that offence. The sentencing judge erred in categorising the dangerous driving as category A; the correct categorisation was category B, requiring a lower sentence. The extended period of driving disqualification was unlawful as the offences predated the statutory provision.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Conviction and sentence for failing to surrender to bail quashed
  • Sentences of 12 years' imprisonment for causing death by dangerous driving quashed and substituted with 8 years' imprisonment for each offence, to run concurrently