If you're facing charges for death by dangerous driving you will be tried at the Crown Court where you will be heard by a Jury. Death by dangerous driving is an indictable offence which means it is the most serious type of offence and carries the maximum sentence.

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If you are driving in way that could cause serious harm to yourself, other road users or pedestrians your driving will be considered dangerous. Dangerous driving can include:

• driving through a red light or ignoring signs;

• driving at very high speeds or racing at speed;

• undertaking or overtaking dangerously;

• driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including prescribed medication when advised not to);

• driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition;

• driving whilst being distracted.

If you're facing charges for death by dangerous driving contact our expert motoring offence solicitors on 01772 220 022 or contact us by email.

The main difference between the two is how responsible the offender is for causing the accident. To be prosecuted for death by dangerous driving, the standard of driving must fall far below that of a competent and careful driver. In this case the offenders driving would be so bad that it would be obvious to other road users that there is a high risk of danger. To be prosecuted for causing death by careless driving, your driving must merely fall below what would be expected of a competent driver.

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If you are facing prosecution for death by dangerous driving, the Judge will consider all the facts of the case to apply a suitable sentence which could be any of the following:

• 14 years imprisonment;

• a mandatory disqualification of a minimum of 12 months;

• an unlimited fine in addition the custodial sentence;

• a compulsory extended retest following the disqualification period.

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If you are found guilty of causing the death of another person as a result of dangerous driving the maximum sentence you may receive is 14 years imprisonment.

The Judge will take into account any aggravating or mitigating circumstances when sentencing, including:

• responsibility for the accident;

• how many people were killed or injured as a result of the collision;

• relation to the victim; any injuries as a result of the collision;

• other offences committed at the same time of the accident such as a stolen vehicle, was the offender driving while disqualified;

• previous convictions.

On conviction you will be disqualified from driving for a minimum of two years with a compulsory retest at the end of the disqualification.

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You will be sentenced after pleading guilty or being found guilty following the trial. The Judge may pass the sentence immediately or the case may be adjourned whilst they obtain reports.

Before passing a sentence the Judge will consider the circumstances such as:

• responsibility for the accident;

• how many people were killed or injured as a result of the collision;

• relation to the victim;

• injuries as a result of the collision;

• other offences committed at the same time of the accident such as a stolen vehicle, was the offender driving while disqualified;

• previous convictions.

The maximum sentence you could receive is 14 years imprisonment. If you enter a guilty plea, this could reduce your sentence by up to one third, dependent on how early the plea is made. If you are prosecuted you will receive a disqualification from driving any vehicle followed by a compulsory extended retest at the end of the disqualification.

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