Trusted by the judiciary, government lawyers, prosecutors, and many leading counsel. Click here to request a subscription.
|
or click here to request site subscription to search and view all judgments |
The Court of Appeal upheld the maximum sentence of ten years for a man convicted of dangerous driving causing death, along with additional sentences for multiple counts of dangerous driving and endangerment. The original decision by the Circuit Criminal Court was affirmed, with the Court of Appeal finding no error in principle regarding the imposition of consecutive sentences and the consideration of the offender's potential for rehabilitation. The appellant's argument that the overall sentence was excessive and disproportionate was rejected, and the lifetime disqualification from driving was also maintained.
Court of Appeal, dangerous driving causing death, endangerment, intoxicant influence, consecutive sentences, proportionality, mitigation, rehabilitation, lifetime disqualification, driving under the influence, public safety, sentencing principles, previous convictions, maximum sentence, concurrent sentences.
Note: This is intended to be a fair and accurate report of a decision made public by a court of law. Any errors should be notified to the editor and will be dealt with accordingly.
The only e-mail alert service for all Irish judgments over the past 13 years. Click here to request a subscription.
Register Now