Sentence
Reece Hepplewhite
Reece Hepplewhite (aged 25) was sentenced at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court on 3 September 2026 to 1 Year 6 Months for Dangerous driving and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 3 September 2026
- Sentence
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Judge
- Mr Recorder Richard Stubbs
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Dangerous driving | Custodial immediate; Disqualified from Driving For :- 2 Year/s 1 Months |
| Driving whilst disqualified | |
| Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal | Custodial immediate; Restraining Order Period - Years: 5 |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to an animal, dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, on 6 January 2026.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
On licence / supervision at the time of the offence