Legal Opinion
Government of the Virgin Islands v. Steele
Supreme Court of The Virgin Islands
Decided October 29, 1991No. Criminal No. 463/89Published
1Opinion of the CourtHodge, Presiding Judge
MEMORANDUM OPINION
The two questions presented by Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss are: (1) whether 23 V.I.C. 1522(3) creates a criminal offense for a curfew violation, and if not, (2) whether the Governor has the authority to create such a criminal offense. For the reasons which follow, this court answers both questions in the negative, and will grant Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss.
FACTS
On September 17-18, 1989, Hurricane Hugo swept through the Virgin Islands destroying homes and businesses and leaving residents without electricity, water, communication and basic services. The community faced…
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