Sentence
Jake Bolton
Jake Bolton (aged 36) was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on 13 August 2026 to 3 Years 10 Months for Having possession of a controlled substance and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Preston Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 13 August 2026
- Sentence
- 3 Years 10 Months
- Judge
- Judge Robert Altham (Honorary Recorder of Preston)
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Having possession of a controlled substance | |
| Causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drugs | Custodial immediate; Disqualified from Driving For :- 6 Year/s 4 Months |
| Causing death by driving when uninsured or without a licence | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to causing death by driving without due care whilst unfit through drugs, causing death by driving a when uninsured and possession of a Class B drug (cannabis) in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, on 24 October 2024.