Sentence
Joe McCaldon
Joe McCaldon (aged 18) was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on 15 May 2026 to 4 Years for Causing serious injury by dangerous driving and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Preston Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 15 May 2026
- Sentence
- 4 Years
- Judge
- Judge Robert Altham (Honorary Recorder of Preston)
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Causing serious injury by dangerous driving | Custodial immediate |
| Causing death by dangerous driving | Custodial immediate; Disqualified from Driving For :- 8 Year/s |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving in Aughton, Lancashire, on 11 December 2024.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Early Plea / Timely Plea; Remorse; Age / Youth and immaturity of the offender; The fact that the offender has been seriously injured as a result of his dangerous driving