Sentence
Mathew George Gardiner
Mathew George Gardiner (aged 35) was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on 28 August 2020 to 10 Years 6 Months for Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and 6 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Lewes Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 28 August 2020
- Sentence
- 10 Years 6 Months, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 13 years 6 Months
- Judge
- Judge Laing QC (The Recorder of Brighton and Hove)
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
4 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent | Custodial immediate, 3 Years |
| Causing death by dangerous driving | Custodial immediate, 7 Years 6 Months; Disqualified from Driving For :- 12 Year/s 6 Months |
| Causing death by careless driving while unfit to drive through drink | |
| Causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drugs |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, on 25 May 2019. He pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent in Hastings, East Sussex, on 24 January 2020. He was driving under the influence of drink and drugs and speeding when he crashed into his 53-year-old victim who was cycling along the road wearing high-visibility clothing and a helmet. His victim died at the scene. He was on bail when he attacked his 45-year-old friend outside a pub. His victim suffered facial injuries and has been left blind in his right eye as a result of the attack.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Offence committed whilst on bail