Chalcraft, R. v [2007] EWCA Crim 1389 (17 May 2007)

Chalcraft, R. v [2007] EWCA Crim 1389 (17 May 2007)

The four-year disqualification was excessive in the circumstances, given the absence of recent offending, the impact on the appellant's employment and family, and the principle that disqualification periods should not unduly impair rehabilitation. The appropriate period is 18 months.

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Citation
[2007] EWCA Crim 1389
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Robert Chalcraft
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 May 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence (period of Disqualification)
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Disqualification From Driving, Rehabilitation
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Dangerous Driving Sentencing Disqualification From Driving Rehabilitation

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Robert Chalcraft

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence (period of Disqualification)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the four-year disqualification from driving imposed for dangerous driving was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The four-year disqualification was excessive in the circumstances, given the absence of recent offending, the impact on the appellant's employment and family, and the principle that disqualification periods should not unduly impair rehabilitation. The appropriate period is 18 months.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Disqualification from driving reduced from four years to 18 months.
  • Appellant may not drive until he has passed an extended driving test.