A banned driver who killed a cyclist and left him for dead has had his jail sentence doubled after a Court of Appeal review.
Lee Beevers Gets Six Years for Hit-and-Run
Lee Beevers, 27, from Normanton, West Yorkshire, was originally handed a lighter sentence. But the Court of Appeal has now slammed the brakes on his freedom, sending him down for six years.
Justice for Victim After Shocking Crash
The court’s decision came under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme, recognising just how severe Beevers’ reckless and callous actions were. While the longer sentence can’t undo the damage, it sends a clear message: offenders who kill and flee will face tougher punishment.
