Malpass [2024] EWCA Crim 1374

The appellant pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and was sentenced to 7 years and 6 months’ imprisonment. He was disqualified from driving for 117 months with an extended re-test. The appellant drove some friends, including the deceased, to a pub. The group went on to a nightclub,…

The applicant drove whilst under the influence of a large amount of drugs and suffering from fatigue, the evidence suggested he had not slept for more than two hours at a time in the 4 days before the incident. Witnesses reported 4 near misses taking place before the van the…