AG v McInnes [2000] JRC 43 (07 March 2000)

AG v McInnes [2000] JRC 43 (07 March 2000)

The sentence must reflect the grossly excessive speed as an aggravating factor, balanced against early guilty plea, remorse, and lack of prior bad driving; a custodial sentence is necessary but should not be disproportionate to comparable cases.

Citation
[2000] JRC 43
Parties
Defendant: Mr. McInnes; Victim: Mr. Saussey
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
07 March 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Motor Manslaughter, Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Motor Manslaughter Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

Mr. McInnes

Defendant

Mr. Saussey

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for causing death by dangerous driving without alcohol involvement
  2. 2 Consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence must reflect the grossly excessive speed as an aggravating factor, balanced against early guilty plea, remorse, and lack of prior bad driving; a custodial sentence is necessary but should not be disproportionate to comparable cases.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Two years' imprisonment for Mr. McInnes
  • Disqualification from driving for five years