Sentence
Declan Jackson
Declan Jackson (aged 32) was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court on 23 January 2024 to 7 Years 9 Months for Driving whilst disqualified and 6 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Taunton Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 23 January 2024
- Sentence
- 7 Years 9 Months
- Judge
- Judge Paul Cook
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
4 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Driving whilst disqualified | |
| Causing death by careless driving while unfit to drive through drink | Custodial immediate; Disqualified from Driving For :- 10 Year/s |
| Driving without insurance | |
| Causing serious injury by careless driving | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving whilst over the prescribed limit for alcohol, causing serious injury by careless driving, driving whilst disqualified and driving without insurance on the A371 at Castle Cary in Somerset, on 19 March 2023.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Early Plea / Timely Plea; Remorse