AG v Maltez [2000] JRC 234 (24 November 2000)

AG v Maltez [2000] JRC 234 (24 November 2000)

The defendant was not disqualified from driving due to special reasons, namely the time spent in custody on remand for an offence for which he was acquitted, which the Court considered sufficient punishment.

Citation
[2000] JRC 234
Parties
Defendant: Maltez
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
24 November 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
bound over to be of good behaviour for 1 year; no disqualification from driving imposed
Legal Topics
Driving Under the Influence, Sentencing, Disqualification From Driving
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Driving Under the Influence Sentencing Disqualification From Driving

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Parties

Maltez

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol
  2. 2 whether to impose disqualification from driving

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant was not disqualified from driving due to special reasons, namely the time spent in custody on remand for an offence for which he was acquitted, which the Court considered sufficient punishment.

Court Disposition

bound over to be of good behaviour for 1 year; no disqualification from driving imposed

Orders

  • Defendant bound over to be of good behaviour for 1 year.
  • No disqualification from holding a driving licence imposed.