Longer Jail Terms For Those Causing Serious Injury Behind The Wheel
For many years Judges have criticised the inadequate sentencing powers afforded to them when dealing with the offence of Dangerous Driving.
Indeed, there is a stark contrast between the penalties available for this offence, which carries a maximum of two years imprisonment, and the more serious offence of Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, which carries a maximum custodial sentence of 14 years. However, from 3 December 2012, the new offence of Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving will attempt to close this gap.
The offence
The new offence is part of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 which received Royal Assent on 1 May 2012.
From 3 December 2012, any person who causes serious injury to another person by driving a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road or other public place will be guilty of an offence.
The offence can be tried in either the Magistrates' or Crown Court, and, upon conviction, carries a maximum penalty of...
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