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The jury decides if the defendant is guilty or not guilty, the Judge decides the sentence. The guidelines for causing death by careless driving are:
**Nature of offence: ** Careless or inconsiderate driving falling not far short of dangerous driving
**[B]Starting Point: **15 months custody [/B]
**[B]Sentencing range: **36 weeks–3 years custody [/B]
**Nature of offence: ** Other cases of careless or inconsiderate driving
**[B]Starting Point: 36 weeks custody [/B][B]
Sentencing range: **Community order (HIGH)–2 years custody [/B]
**Nature of offence: **Careless or inconsiderate driving arising from momentary inattention with no aggravating factors
**[B]Starting Point: **Community order (MEDIUM) [/B]
**[B]Sentencing range: **Community order (LOW)–Community
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http://thecyclingsilk.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/causing-death-by-careless-driving-some.html
"The role of the jury is described as that of a finder of fact, while the judge is seen as having the sole responsibility of interpreting the appropriate law and instructing the jury accordingly."
from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jury#Role