Att. Gen v Kane [1965] JJ 501 (23 July 1965)

The court held that dependence on driving for one's livelihood is not a sufficient reason to avoid disqualification from driving when such disqualification is mandated by law.

Citation: [1965] JJ 501
Parties: Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Kane
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 23 July 1965
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Judgment
Outcome: disqualification from driving confirmed
Legal Topics: Driving Disqualification, Dependence on Driving for Livelihood

Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Driving Disqualification Dependence on Driving for Livelihood

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Kane

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether dependence on driving for livelihood is a valid reason to avoid disqualification from driving

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that dependence on driving for one's livelihood is not a sufficient reason to avoid disqualification from driving when such disqualification is mandated by law.

Court Disposition

disqualification from driving confirmed

Orders

Respondent disqualified from driving despite dependence on driving for livelihood