David v The Chief of Police

• Jurisdiction: Antigua and Barbuda
• Court: Court of Appeal (Antigua and Barbuda)
• Judge: Lewis, C.J.,Gordon, J.A.,Lewis, J.A.
• Judgment Date: 23 October 1970
• Neutral Citation: AG 1970 CA 21
• Docket Number: Magistrate's Criminal Appeal No. 8 of 1970
• Date: 23 October 1970

Court of Appeal

Lewis, C.J.; Gordon, J.A.; Lewis, J.A.

Magistrate's Criminal Appeal No. 8 of 1970

David

and

The Chief of Police

Road traffic - Driving vehicle under the influence of drink or drugs — Driving without due care — Vehicle and Road Traffic Ordinance.

Facts: Evidence revealed that at the trial the defendant pleaded guilty to both the above charges. The issue was whether the trial judge convicted the appellant twice for the one offence.

Held: Both...