Ward, R. v

Ward, R. v

The sentencing judge was entitled to take into account the appellant's failure to comply with the criminal justice process and to give a lesser discount for the guilty plea. The discount applied did not result in a manifestly excessive sentence.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Terry Ward
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 September 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Guilty Plea Discount, Failure to Surrender to Custody
Criminal Law Dangerous Driving Sentencing Guilty Plea Discount Failure to Surrender to Custody

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Terry Ward

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 21 months' imprisonment for dangerous driving was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge gave appropriate discount for the guilty plea given the appellant's failure to comply with court processes

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to take into account the appellant's failure to comply with the criminal justice process and to give a lesser discount for the guilty plea. The discount applied did not result in a manifestly excessive sentence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed