Robinson, R v

Robinson, R v

Full credit for the guilty plea should have been given as the applicant did not persist in contesting the facts at sentence, and the starting point of 12 years was justified given the seriousness of the offence. The sentence was reduced from 9 years to 8 years' imprisonment to reflect full credit for the plea.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Ross Robinson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 February 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence, Renewed Before the Court of Appeal After Refusal by Single Judge
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Credit for Guilty Plea, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Sentencing Credit for Guilty Plea Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Ross Robinson

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence, Renewed Before the Court of Appeal After Refusal by Single Judge

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for causing death by dangerous driving was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether sufficient credit was given for the applicant's guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

Full credit for the guilty plea should have been given as the applicant did not persist in contesting the facts at sentence, and the starting point of 12 years was justified given the seriousness of the offence. The sentence was reduced from 9 years to 8 years' imprisonment to reflect full credit for the plea.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Sentence reduced from 9 years to 8 years' imprisonment