Att. Gen. v Flynn [1990] JLR_Note 17b (08 May 1990)
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Holding and result
The court held that clear and convincing evidence is required to establish drunkenness on licensed premises.
Court disposition
judgment delivered
02
Material facts
Parties
Attorney General
ApplicantFlynn
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Criminal / Judgment
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
What constitutes sufficient evidence of drunkenness on licensed premises?
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- Applicant
- The applicant contends that there was sufficient evidence to prove the respondent was drunk on licensed premises.
- Respondent
- The respondent argues that the evidence was insufficient to establish drunkenness beyond reasonable doubt.
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- 01
common law
Evidence of drunkenness must be clear and convincing to support a conviction for being drunk on licensed premises.
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Ratio decidendi
The court held that clear and convincing evidence is required to establish drunkenness on licensed premises.
Court disposition
judgment delivered
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