The defendant appealed a sentence of four years for causing death by dangerous driving. He had overtaken in a lorry, crossing double white lines, and crashing into a car coming the other way. He was of previous good character and genuinely remorseful. The sentence appeared to exceed the tariff.
Held: The sentence was for an offence which was a calculated risk, described by other witnesses, as suicidal and sheer madness. The sentence stood.
Judges:
Lord Justice Roch, Mr Justice Rougier, Mr Justice Wright
Citations:
[1999] EWCA Crim 2169
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Regina v Bevan CACD 1996
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Cited – Regina v Lowry CACD 1996
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Criminal Sentencing, Road Traffic
Updated: 25 October 2022; Ref: scu.158569