Driving offences - On the highway to jail
Kate Archer argues why new sentencing guidelines have serious consequences for the perpetrators of death by dangerous driving
Following the publication of guidelines by the Sentencing Guidelines Council in July 2008, drivers could face imprisonment if convicted of causing a death while driving. Given the severity of penalties, it is imperative that brokers ensure that their clients are aware of the potential consequences of driving.
Previously, the penalty for careless driving, even if a death occurred, was usually penalty points and a fine. Disqualification was discretionary and, if the accused proved that the
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