Director of Public Prosecutions v Conroy

Director of Public Prosecutions v Conroy

Given the distance driven, manner and speed of driving, location, and presence of pedestrians, no reasonable bench could find special reasons for not disqualifying; the Justices' decision was wrong in law.

Parties
Claimant: Director of Public Prosecutions; Defendant: Liam Howard Conroy
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 June 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Magistrates' Decision
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Driving Under the Influence, Special Reasons, Disqualification From Driving
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Driving Under the Influence Special Reasons Disqualification From Driving

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Parties

Director of Public Prosecutions

Claimant

Liam Howard Conroy

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Magistrates' Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Justices erred in finding special reasons for not disqualifying the respondent after conviction for driving with excess alcohol

Ratio Decidendi

Given the distance driven, manner and speed of driving, location, and presence of pedestrians, no reasonable bench could find special reasons for not disqualifying; the Justices' decision was wrong in law.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Matter remitted to Crewe Justices to consider appropriate period of disqualification
  • Respondent to pay £500 in appellant's costs