Liverpool Crown Court sees a tragic number of death by dangerous driving cases come through its doors, and they are often complex and lengthy to prosecute.
Many members of the public may see a sentence for a defendant who has caused death by driving as lenient, and often demands are made for the perpetrator to be tried for a more serious offence. Unfortunately, this is not always the best course of action, and sometimes is not possible at all.
Evidence must be collected, decisions must be made, agreements must be struck, and often, the threshold for a murder or manslaughter charge is not met. Here is our explainer as to why some criminals are sentenced for death by dangerous driving instead of manslaughter or murder.
