Sentence
Stuart Lithgow
Stuart Lithgow (aged 43) was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court on 24 October 2024 to 6 Years for Causing death by careless driving while unfit to drive through drink. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Carlisle Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 24 October 2024
- Sentence
- 6 Years
- Judge
- Judge Barker
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Causing death by careless driving while unfit to drive through drink | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving while over the prescribed limit in Maryport, Cumbria, on 11 September 2022.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Acting under the influence of drugs or drink