Att. Gen. v McInnes [2000] JLR_Note 55b (07 March 2000)
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- Criminal Appeal / Sentencing/tariff Review
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Holding and result
The court determined that the tariff for causing death by dangerous driving should be increased to reflect the gravity of the offence and to serve as a deterrent.
Court disposition
tariff increased
Orders
- The sentencing tariff for causing death by dangerous driving is increased.
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Material facts
Parties
Attorney General
ApplicantMcInnes
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentencing/tariff Review
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Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the tariff for causing death by dangerous driving should be increased
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The applicant seeks an increase in the sentencing tariff for causing death by dangerous driving.
- Respondent
- The respondent opposes the increase in the sentencing tariff.
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Legal principles
- 01
Jersey criminal law
Sentencing tariffs for causing death by dangerous driving may be reviewed and increased to reflect the seriousness of the offence.
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The court determined that the tariff for causing death by dangerous driving should be increased to reflect the gravity of the offence and to serve as a deterrent.
Court disposition
tariff increased
- The sentencing tariff for causing death by dangerous driving is increased.
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