Lewis v Att. Gen. [2001] JLR_Note 35 (23 July 2001)

Lewis v Att. Gen. [2001] JLR_Note 35 (23 July 2001)

The court held that emergency circumstances can justify exemption from statutory disqualification from driving.

Parties
Applicant: Lewis; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
23 July 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
exemption granted
Legal Topics
Disqualification From Driving, Emergency Circumstances
Road Traffic Disqualification From Driving Emergency Circumstances

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Parties

Lewis

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether emergency circumstances justify exemption from disqualification from driving

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that emergency circumstances can justify exemption from statutory disqualification from driving.

Court Disposition

exemption granted

Orders

  • Applicant exempted from disqualification due to emergency circumstances