JUSTICES' POWERS.
, DRUNKEN DRIVER CASES. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) PALMERSTON NORTH, Friday. A brief discussion on the powers of justices of the peace to hear cases involving charges of driving motor cars while under the influence of liquor, and also the desire for uniformity in giving judgment in such cases, took place in Court to-day, remands being ordered by Messrs M. A. Eliott and D. J, Lovelock, J.P.'s, when ttvo charges were laid.
When the first case was called the Bench eaid it was one of a serious nature. It would be better to adjourn it to enable a magistrate to deal with it. The case would not be prejudiced by such action. "It is the opinion of the Bench that there should be uniformity in dealing with such cases," said Mr. Eliott. "It is not felt that justices can deal with this case."
A remand was ordered. When the second case was called solicitor for accused objected to a second remand in this case on the ground that it would affect the operations of accused's firm in this district. He urged the Court to proceed. The Bench held to its decision, however, a remand being granted.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 264, 6 November 1937, Page 20
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