Hansford v Att. Gen. [1999] JLR_Note 13a (22 February 1999)

Hansford v Att. Gen. [1999] JLR_Note 13a (22 February 1999)

The court held that an individual must be afforded an opportunity to present mitigation before a disqualification from driving is imposed.

Parties
Applicant: Hansford; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
22 February 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
remitted for reconsideration
Legal Topics
Disqualification From Driving, Mitigation
Criminal Law Traffic Law Disqualification From Driving Mitigation

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Parties

Hansford

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant was given an opportunity to present mitigation before being disqualified from driving

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that an individual must be afforded an opportunity to present mitigation before a disqualification from driving is imposed.

Court Disposition

remitted for reconsideration

Orders

  • Matter remitted to allow applicant to present mitigation before disqualification is imposed