Bolam, R v

Bolam, R v

Given the appellant's effective good character, impeccable long-term driving record, and the facts of the case, the appropriate sentence after trial was five years' imprisonment, not seven.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Robert Bolam
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 November 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed; sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Sentencing Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Robert Bolam

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of seven years' imprisonment and eight years' disqualification for causing death by dangerous driving was manifestly excessive given the appellant's mitigation and the Sentencing Guidelines Council's framework.

Ratio Decidendi

Given the appellant's effective good character, impeccable long-term driving record, and the facts of the case, the appropriate sentence after trial was five years' imprisonment, not seven.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed; sentence reduced

Orders

  • Term of seven years' imprisonment quashed and substituted with five years' imprisonment.
  • Disqualification from driving reduced from eight years to five years.