Att. Gen. v Sanguy [1990] JLR_Note 18c (19 November 1990)
The court held that 'drives' includes 'has driven' in the context of driving under the influence offences.
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Sanguy
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 19 November 1990
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- clarification of statutory interpretation
- Legal Topics
- Driving Under Influence, Interpretation of 'drives'
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
Sanguy
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the term 'drives' in the context of driving under the influence includes 'has driven'
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that 'drives' includes 'has driven' in the context of driving under the influence offences.
Court Disposition
clarification of statutory interpretation
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