A System of Penal Law, for the State of Louisiana: Consisting of a Code of Crimes and Punishments, a Code of Procedure, a Code of Evidence, a Code of Reform and Prison Discipline, a Book of Definitions. Prepared Under the Authority of a Law of the Said State : to which are Prefixed a Preliminary Report on the Plan of a Penal Code and Introductory Reports to the Several Codes Embraced in the System of Penal LawJ. Kay, Jun, 1833 - 745 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 8
... death . This dreadful list was increased by the legislation of the judges , who declared acts which were not criminal under the letter of the law , to be punisha- ble by virtue of its spirit . The statute gave the text , and the ...
... death . This dreadful list was increased by the legislation of the judges , who declared acts which were not criminal under the letter of the law , to be punisha- ble by virtue of its spirit . The statute gave the text , and the ...
Σελίδα 11
... death , though that death should be suicide . Another advantage of rendering this mode of trial obligatory is , that it diffuses the most valuable information among every rank of citizens ; it is a school , of which every jury that is ...
... death , though that death should be suicide . Another advantage of rendering this mode of trial obligatory is , that it diffuses the most valuable information among every rank of citizens ; it is a school , of which every jury that is ...
Σελίδα 14
... death ) the sacrifice of all the feelings of nature , of all the sentiments of humanity ; breaks the ties of gratitude and honour ; makes obedience to the law to consist in a dereliction of every principle that gives dignity to man ...
... death ) the sacrifice of all the feelings of nature , of all the sentiments of humanity ; breaks the ties of gratitude and honour ; makes obedience to the law to consist in a dereliction of every principle that gives dignity to man ...
Σελίδα 20
... death . Banishment , even if it were an efficient remedy , can hardly , I think , be thought consistent with the duties which one nation owes to ano- ther . The convict who is forced from one country , must take refuge in another ; and ...
... death . Banishment , even if it were an efficient remedy , can hardly , I think , be thought consistent with the duties which one nation owes to ano- ther . The convict who is forced from one country , must take refuge in another ; and ...
Σελίδα 21
... death . I approached the inquiry into the nature and effect of this punishment with the awe becoming a man who felt , most deeply , his liability to err , and the necessity of forming a correct opinion on a point so interesting to the ...
... death . I approached the inquiry into the nature and effect of this punishment with the awe becoming a man who felt , most deeply , his liability to err , and the necessity of forming a correct opinion on a point so interesting to the ...
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Σελίδα 130 - Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for God made man in his own image.
Σελίδα 69 - It is hereby ordained and declared, by the authority aforesaid, that the following articles shall be considered as articles of compact, between the original States and the people and States in the said territory, and forever remain unalterable, unless by common consent...
Σελίδα 14 - If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, that is as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying: 'Let us go and serve other gods...
Σελίδα 401 - ... be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than five hundred nor more than one thousand dollars...
Σελίδα 175 - Printing presses shall be free to every person who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the Legislature, or any branch of the government, and no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man, and every citizen may freely speak, write and print on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.
Σελίδα 434 - ... reasonably be supposed sufficient to overcome resistance, taking into consideration the relative strength of the parties, and other circumstances of the case.
Σελίδα 493 - If a party brought before the court or judge on the return of the writ is not entitled to his discharge, and is not bailed, where such bail is allowable, the court or judge must remand him to custody or place him under the restraint from which he was taken, if the person under whose custody or restraint he was is legally entitled thereto.
Σελίδα 434 - For taking away any female, under the age of sixteen years, from her father, mother, guardian, or other person having the legal charge of her person, without their consent, either for the purpose of concubinage or prostitution ; Is in.
Σελίδα 491 - ... that the return must state particularly to whom, at what time, for what cause, and by what authority, the transfer was made.
Σελίδα 68 - The governor, by and with advice and consent of the said legislative council, or of a majority of them, shall have power to alter, modify, or repeal the laws which may be in force at the commencement of this act. Their legislative powers shall also extend to all the rightful subjects of legislation; but no law shall be valid which is inconsistent with the constitution and laws of the United States...