Att. Gen. v McInnes [2000] JLR_Note 55b (07 March 2000)

Att. Gen. v McInnes [2000] JLR_Note 55b (07 March 2000)

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.

Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: McInnes
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
07 March 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentencing/tariff Review
Outcome
tariff increased
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Tariff Increase
Criminal Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Sentencing Tariff Increase

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

McInnes

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentencing/tariff Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the tariff for causing death by dangerous driving should be increased

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

Orders

  • The sentencing tariff for causing death by dangerous driving is increased.