Blynk Mist
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The new driving charges seem strange being added at this time, does this indicate they don't think they will get a conviction for either of the M charges?
Googling the new charges and found this
www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
It seems several of the aggravating factors could be applied if convicted of this offence, which can substantially increase the custody [BM's Bold Italics]:
Googling the new charges and found this
Causing death by dangerous driving – Sentencing
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It seems several of the aggravating factors could be applied if convicted of this offence, which can substantially increase the custody [BM's Bold Italics]:
3. Consider relevant aggravating factors, both general and those specific to the type of the offence
This may result in a sentence level being identified that is higher than the suggested starting point, sometimes substantially so.Additional aggravating factors
- Previous convictions for motoring offences, particularly offences that involve bad driving or the consumption of excessive alcohol or drugs before driving
- More than one person killed as a result of the offence
- Serious injury to one or more victims, in addition to the death(s)
- Disregard of warnings
- Other offences committed at the same time, such as driving other than in accordance with the terms of a valid licence; driving while disqualified; driving without insurance; taking a vehicle without consent; driving a stolen vehicle
- The offender’s irresponsible behaviour such as failing to stop, falsely claiming that one of the victims was responsible for the collision, or trying to throw the victim off the car by swerving in order to escape
- Driving off in an attempt to avoid detection or apprehension
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