Arnold v Att. Gen. [1985] JLR_Note 18b (15 January 1986)

In cases where the defendant claims to have consumed alcohol after driving, medical evidence is desirable to determine the effect of such consumption on liability for driving under the influence.

Parties: Applicant: Arnold; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 15 January 1986
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Judgment
Outcome: guidance issued
Legal Topics: Driving Under Influence, Post Driving Alcohol Consumption, Medical Evidence

Criminal Law Traffic Law Driving Under Influence Post Driving Alcohol Consumption Medical Evidence

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Parties

Arnold

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether drinking after driving affects liability for driving under the influence
2 Whether medical evidence is necessary to establish the effect of post-driving drinking

Ratio Decidendi

In cases where the defendant claims to have consumed alcohol after driving, medical evidence is desirable to determine the effect of such consumption on liability for driving under the influence.

Court Disposition

guidance issued