Kabiria [2019] EWCA Crim 883

Six months’ youth detention was upheld for an offender of previous good character aged 19 years, he had sped off from police driving along the pavement, although no harm or damage was caused. He was also disqualified for 5 years with an extension of 3 months to reflect time in detention. The Court of Appeal did consider the length of disqualification was too long as the offender had no previous convictions and no record of bad driving, and also the fact he would have to take an extended re-test. The disqualification was quashed and replaced with a period of 21 months, comprising a discretionary period of 18 months and an extension period of 3 months.