DPP v Jowle [1999]
- Reported: [1999] 163 J.P. 85; THE TIMES, DECEMBER 13, 1997, QBD
- Year: 1999
- Court: Queen's Bench Division
FACTS:
The prosecution appealed against the justices’ decision not to disqualify the Defendant for driving whilst over the alcohol limit. The defendant had not drunk alcohol for a number of years, but was addicted to mouthwash that contained alcohol. J maintained this did not affect his driving but did give him a “lift”.
HELD:
The appeal was allowed. It was held that J had driven in an erratic manner, having consumed the mouth wash which he knew would give him a lift. The justices were therefore to find special reasons for not to disqualify him.
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