R v Sean Gerald Doyle

R v Sean Gerald Doyle

The sentence, including the period of disqualification, was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle given the aggravating features and mitigation; the appeal was dismissed.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Sean Gerald Doyle
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 September 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Disqualification From Driving, Mental Health Mitigation
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Dangerous Driving Sentencing Disqualification From Driving Mental Health Mitigation

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Sean Gerald Doyle

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the period of driving disqualification imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentence was wrong in principle

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence, including the period of disqualification, was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle given the aggravating features and mitigation; the appeal was dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence remains undisturbed as passed by the Recorder