Principles of the Criminal Law of ScotlandW. Blackwood, 1832 - 696 pages |
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... July 29. 1664 , a libel was found relevant for killing a boy by a blow on the ear with a fist3 ; whereas it seems extremely doubtful whether , in mo- dern practice , such a degree of violence would be held to infer a murderous or ...
... July 29. 1664 , a libel was found relevant for killing a boy by a blow on the ear with a fist3 ; whereas it seems extremely doubtful whether , in mo- dern practice , such a degree of violence would be held to infer a murderous or ...
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... July 1807 , the accused had killed an infirm old woman by several blows on the head with his fist ; but before doing so , he had thrown aside a mell or ham- mer which he had used in breaking into the room , and he was accordingly found ...
... July 1807 , the accused had killed an infirm old woman by several blows on the head with his fist ; but before doing so , he had thrown aside a mell or ham- mer which he had used in breaking into the room , and he was accordingly found ...
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... July 31. 1691 , a messenger , and his assistants , were indicted capitally for the murder of Alexander Jack , whom they had shot while resisting a caption on law - burrows . They pleaded in defence , 1st , The danger of their lives ...
... July 31. 1691 , a messenger , and his assistants , were indicted capitally for the murder of Alexander Jack , whom they had shot while resisting a caption on law - burrows . They pleaded in defence , 1st , The danger of their lives ...
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... July 13. 1750 , it appeared that the deceased , who was a noto rious smuggler , had , on the prisoner , who was an excise officer , coming up to him and his companion , agreed to surrender the spirits , notwithstanding which the ...
... July 13. 1750 , it appeared that the deceased , who was a noto rious smuggler , had , on the prisoner , who was an excise officer , coming up to him and his companion , agreed to surrender the spirits , notwithstanding which the ...
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... July 19. 1736 , it appeared , that , as captain of the City Guard , he was called to attend the execution of one Wilson , a smuggler , who was a favourite with the people . A violent tumult took place when the body was hanging on the ...
... July 19. 1736 , it appeared , that , as captain of the City Guard , he was called to attend the execution of one Wilson , a smuggler , who was a favourite with the people . A violent tumult took place when the body was hanging on the ...
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Page 646 - ... who for the most part discover their defect in excessive fears and griefs, and yet are not wholly destitute of the use of reason...
Page 190 - ... or to regulate the mode of carrying on any manufacture, trade, or business, or the management thereof.
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Page 129 - King's name, in the form herein after directed, to disperse themselves, and peaceably to depart to their habitations, or to their lawful business, shall, to the number of twelve or more, (notwithstanding such proclamation made,) unlawfully, riotously, and tumultuously remain, or continue together, by the space of one hour after such command or...
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Page 600 - ... 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 553 - ... justice, either be committed to the common gaol or house of correction, there to be imprisoned only, or to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour, for any term not exceeding six...
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