Abbas, R v

Abbas, R v

The applicant's culpability was at the highest level due to repeated warnings, conscious disregard for passenger safety, and continuation of driving while unfit. The 8-year starting point, discounted to 7 years for a late guilty plea, was within the appropriate range and not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Applicant: Saeed Abbas
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence
Outcome
application for permission to appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Appeals
Criminal Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Sentencing Appeals

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Saeed Abbas

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 7 years' imprisonment for causing death by dangerous driving was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in categorising the applicant's culpability at the highest level

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's culpability was at the highest level due to repeated warnings, conscious disregard for passenger safety, and continuation of driving while unfit. The 8-year starting point, discounted to 7 years for a late guilty plea, was within the appropriate range and not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

application for permission to appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal sentence is dismissed.