Reports of Cases in Criminal Law Argued and Determined in All the Courts in England and Ireland, Volume 3Edward William Cox J. Crockford, Law Times Office, 1850 - Criminal law |
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... ment upon a demurrer in a criminal case , not capital , is final judgment , and not a respondeat ouster . On the 13th May the prisoner was committed for trial at a session to commence on the 20th May , on which day a bill was sent up to ...
... ment upon a demurrer in a criminal case , not capital , is final judgment , and not a respondeat ouster . On the 13th May the prisoner was committed for trial at a session to commence on the 20th May , on which day a bill was sent up to ...
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... ment refused . felony , there can be no doubt that the court have a discretion to grant it ( a ) , and this is a proper case in which to exercise that dis- cretion , being the first prosecution under a new act which alters the nature of ...
... ment refused . felony , there can be no doubt that the court have a discretion to grant it ( a ) , and this is a proper case in which to exercise that dis- cretion , being the first prosecution under a new act which alters the nature of ...
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... ment refused . snare . " LEFROY , B. - This motion must be refused . The law is clear and express upon the point , as laid down by Lord Hale , ( 2 Hale , P. C. 236 ; ) Hawkins , ( 1 Hawkins , P. C. 369 ; ) and Foster , ( Disc . of High ...
... ment refused . snare . " LEFROY , B. - This motion must be refused . The law is clear and express upon the point , as laid down by Lord Hale , ( 2 Hale , P. C. 236 ; ) Hawkins , ( 1 Hawkins , P. C. 369 ; ) and Foster , ( Disc . of High ...
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... ment refused . court a copy of it should be furnished to the prisoner's counsel , and on an appeal to our discretion , the worst argument that can be used is the threat , that a large portion of time will be consumed in reading the ...
... ment refused . court a copy of it should be furnished to the prisoner's counsel , and on an appeal to our discretion , the worst argument that can be used is the threat , that a large portion of time will be consumed in reading the ...
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... ment , and that they are charged as distinct felonies . But the authority to which I am about to refer will show clearly that there is no ground on that account for either quashing the indictment , or making a case of election , in this ...
... ment , and that they are charged as distinct felonies . But the authority to which I am about to refer will show clearly that there is no ground on that account for either quashing the indictment , or making a case of election , in this ...
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Page 579 - King there being, in contempt of our said Lord the King and his laws, to the evil example of all others in the like case offending, and against the peace of our said Lord the King, his crown and • dignity.
Page lvii - ... and being convicted thereof, shall be liable, at the discretion of the Court, to be transported beyond the seas for the term of seven years...
Page xx - Having heard the evidence, do you wish to say anything in answer to the charge ? You are not obliged to say anything unless you desire to do so, but whatever you say will be taken down in writing, and may be given in evidence against you upon your trial.
Page 502 - Biel, against the form of the statute in such case made and provided and against the peace of our said Lady the Queen, her Crown and dignity.
Page 385 - ... that, if any person or persons whatsoever, during the life of the king, and until the end of the next session of parliament after a demise of the crown, shall, within the realm or without...
Page 599 - Felony,' together with the principal Felon, or after the Conviction of the principal Felon, or may be indicted and convicted of a substantive Felony, whether the principal' Felon shall or shall not have been previously convicted, or shall or shall not be amenable to Justice...
Page 514 - Majesty, his heirs and successors; and such compassings, imaginations, inventions, devices, or intentions, or any of them, shall express, utter, or declare, by publishing any printing or writing, or by any overt act or deed...
Page 124 - ... in contempt of our said lady the Queen and her laws to the evil and pernicious example of all others in the like case offending and against the peace of our said lady the Queen her Crown and dignity.
Page lxxvi - ... such conviction, may appeal to the next court of general or quarter sessions, which shall be holden not less than twelve days after the day of such conviction, for the county...