R V Usman Rafiq

The disqualification imposed was correct in principle and not manifestly excessive; there is no proper basis to interfere with the sentence or grant an extension of time for appeal.

Parties: Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Usman Rafiq
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 17 June 2025
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: application dismissed
Legal Topics: Sentencing, Disqualification From Driving, Extension of Time

Criminal Law Sentencing Disqualification From Driving Extension of Time

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Usman Rafiq

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the period of disqualification from driving imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
2 Whether there are grounds to grant an extension of time for appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The disqualification imposed was correct in principle and not manifestly excessive; there is no proper basis to interfere with the sentence or grant an extension of time for appeal.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

application for extension of time refused
renewed application for permission to appeal dismissed