REX v ROOPA KUMAR

REX v ROOPA KUMAR

The seriousness of the offence, involving excessive speed in a built-up area and resulting in life-changing injuries, justified an immediate custodial sentence. The judge was entitled to conclude that only immediate custody could achieve appropriate punishment, and the sentence was not manifestly excessive nor should it have been suspended.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Roopa Kumar
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Suspension of Sentence, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Dangerous Driving Sentencing Suspension of Sentence Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Roopa Kumar

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 18 months' imprisonment was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentence should have been suspended

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of the offence, involving excessive speed in a built-up area and resulting in life-changing injuries, justified an immediate custodial sentence. The judge was entitled to conclude that only immediate custody could achieve appropriate punishment, and the sentence was not manifestly excessive nor should it have been suspended.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.