Att. Gen. v Donnelly [1987] JLR_Note 18a (16 December 1988)
Evidence of drinking after driving can be considered if it assists in determining the accused's state at the time of the alleged offence.
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Donnelly
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 16 December 1988
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- judgment for applicant
- Legal Topics
- Driving Under Influence, Evidence of Post Driving Drinking
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
Donnelly
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether evidence of drinking after driving is admissible in a prosecution for driving under the influence of drink
Ratio Decidendi
Evidence of drinking after driving can be considered if it assists in determining the accused's state at the time of the alleged offence.
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judgment for applicant
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