Offence
Cause death by driving without due care and attention / reasonable consideration while unfit through drink
How often this offence appears in the published court listings for England and Wales, which courts list it most and where to read the official sentencing guideline.
- Hearings listed
- 2
- Courts listing it
- 2
- Heard in
- Magistrates' Court (2)
- Sentencing guideline
- Causing death by careless driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs/ Causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs or having failed either to provide a specimen for analysis or to permit analysis of a blood sample
- Official offence code
- RA88043
- The law
- Contrary to section 3A(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.
- Where it can be tried
- Crown Court only
- Can lead to prison
- Yes
- Typical prison term in recorded cases
- 3 years 6 months to 7 years 5 months (24 cases)
Courts that list it most
Related offences
- Drive a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road / in a public place without due care and attention
- Drive whilst unfit through drink
- Drive a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road / in a public place without reasonable consideration to other users
- In charge of vehicle whilst unfit through drink
- Cause without reasonable excuse on NHS premises a nuisance / disturbance - England
- Cause death by dangerous driving
- Cause death by careless / inconsiderate driving
- Use a handheld mobile phone / device while driving a motor vehicle on a road - endorsable offence