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 StateJ. Kay, Jun., 1833 - 745 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 13
... object of royal jealousy and fear . With these examples before us , ought we not , in framing a new code , to impress on the minds of our constituents a sacred attachment to this institution ? So venerable for its antiquity ! So wise in ...
... object of royal jealousy and fear . With these examples before us , ought we not , in framing a new code , to impress on the minds of our constituents a sacred attachment to this institution ? So venerable for its antiquity ! So wise in ...
Σελίδα 15
... object affected by them , into public and private . Here again the law which divides the two classes must , in some measure , be arbitrary , for scarcely any public offence can be committed . that does not injure an individual ; and ...
... object affected by them , into public and private . Here again the law which divides the two classes must , in some measure , be arbitrary , for scarcely any public offence can be committed . that does not injure an individual ; and ...
Σελίδα 27
... object of public attention , curiosity , admiration , and pity . Charity supplies all his wants , and religion proves her power , by ex- hibiting the outcast and murderer , though unworthy to enjoy existence upon earth , yet purified ...
... object of public attention , curiosity , admiration , and pity . Charity supplies all his wants , and religion proves her power , by ex- hibiting the outcast and murderer , though unworthy to enjoy existence upon earth , yet purified ...
Σελίδα 30
... object of a milder sanction , are almost in the same ratio less than in the country with which we make the comparison ? The laws of none of the states punish highway robbery with death ; those of the United States affix this punishment ...
... object of a milder sanction , are almost in the same ratio less than in the country with which we make the comparison ? The laws of none of the states punish highway robbery with death ; those of the United States affix this punishment ...
Σελίδα 33
... object here is to show , that from the mode in which the penal laws of Europe have , until a very late period , been established , very little respect is due to them merely on account of their antiquity , or of the extent to which they ...
... object here is to show , that from the mode in which the penal laws of Europe have , until a very late period , been established , very little respect is due to them merely on account of their antiquity , or of the extent to which they ...
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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...