Luggar v AG [2001] JRC 115 (21 May 2001)

Luggar v AG [2001] JRC 115 (21 May 2001)

The Relief Magistrate applied an incorrect test by focusing solely on whether there was a breach of the peace, rather than whether the appellant caused it, especially considering self-defence. The conviction was quashed as the correct legal test was not applied.

Citation
[2001] JRC 115
Parties
Appellant: Mr. Luggar; Victim: Edwin Paddington; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 May 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal allowed, conviction quashed
Legal Topics
Breach of the Peace, Self Defence, Objective Test
Criminal Law Breach of the Peace Self Defence Objective Test

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Parties

Mr. Luggar

Appellant

Edwin Paddington

Victim

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant caused a breach of the peace
  2. 2 Whether self-defence negates liability for breach of the peace

Ratio Decidendi

The Relief Magistrate applied an incorrect test by focusing solely on whether there was a breach of the peace, rather than whether the appellant caused it, especially considering self-defence. The conviction was quashed as the correct legal test was not applied.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed, conviction quashed

Orders

  • appellant awarded costs here and in the court below