Principles of the Criminal Law of ScotlandW. Blackwood, 1832 - 696 pages |
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... doubt was even entertained on the case , where a step - mother killed a step - child , a girl of ten years of age , by throwing a four - legged stool , of sufficient size to kill , at her , which hit her on the temple , 10 though no ...
... doubt was even entertained on the case , where a step - mother killed a step - child , a girl of ten years of age , by throwing a four - legged stool , of sufficient size to kill , at her , which hit her on the temple , 10 though no ...
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... doubt that may arise hereafter in criminal pursuits for slaughter . It then enacts , " That the cases of homicide after following , viz . casual homicide , homi- cide in lawful defence , and homicide committed upon thieves and robbers ...
... doubt that may arise hereafter in criminal pursuits for slaughter . It then enacts , " That the cases of homicide after following , viz . casual homicide , homi- cide in lawful defence , and homicide committed upon thieves and robbers ...
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... doubt they had been guilty of culpable homicide . In reviewing this decision , it seems impossible to doubt , that , considering the violence going on at the time the guard was called out , the officers were justified in taking that ...
... doubt they had been guilty of culpable homicide . In reviewing this decision , it seems impossible to doubt , that , considering the violence going on at the time the guard was called out , the officers were justified in taking that ...
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... doubt that he is responsible for the consequences ; but if he only order out a detachment to protect the guard , and even order them to load with ball - cartridge , and they afterwards , in a fit of irritation , discharge their pieces ...
... doubt that he is responsible for the consequences ; but if he only order out a detachment to protect the guard , and even order them to load with ball - cartridge , and they afterwards , in a fit of irritation , discharge their pieces ...
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... doubt in the case was , whether from the instantaneous nature of the act , previous knowledge or accession could be inferred . The jury found Smith , who actually killed , alone guilty ; but there seems reason to think that Taylor also ...
... doubt in the case was , whether from the instantaneous nature of the act , previous knowledge or accession could be inferred . The jury found Smith , who actually killed , alone guilty ; but there seems reason to think that Taylor also ...
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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.
Page 257 - Seas for any Term not exceeding Fourteen Years nor less than Seven Years, or to suffer such other Punishment by Fine or Imprisonment, or by both, as the Court shall award...
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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...
Page 614 - King and of his people; and if a man slay the chancellor, treasurer, or the King's justices of the one bench or the other, justices in eyre, or justices of assize, and all other justices assigned to hear and determine, being in their places, doing their offices.
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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