R v Tyla Bush

R v Tyla Bush

The Recorder correctly applied the sentencing guidelines, took account of aggravating and mitigating factors, and considered totality; the sentence was not manifestly excessive and no error was identified.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Tyla Bush
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Driving Whilst Disqualified, Failure to Stop After Accident, Driving Without Insurance, Driving Without Test Certificate, Driving With Defective Tyres
Criminal Law Dangerous Driving Sentencing Driving Whilst Disqualified Failure to Stop After Accident Driving Without Insurance Driving Without Test Certificate Driving With Defective Tyres

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Tyla Bush

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the starting point for sentencing dangerous driving was too high
  2. 2 Whether sufficient account was taken of personal mitigation before credit for plea

Ratio Decidendi

The Recorder correctly applied the sentencing guidelines, took account of aggravating and mitigating factors, and considered totality; the sentence was not manifestly excessive and no error was identified.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence remains unaltered except record to show custodial sentence is imprisonment, not detention in a young offender institution.