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Page iv
... crimes the punishments prescribed by the existing law have been retained , except where special reasons have called for a modification . While in respect to lesser crimes , the limit of power of iv PRELIMINARY NOTE .
... crimes the punishments prescribed by the existing law have been retained , except where special reasons have called for a modification . While in respect to lesser crimes , the limit of power of iv PRELIMINARY NOTE .
Page vi
... reason that all acts of that class were embraced in a more general prohibition found elsewhere . Where a statute forbidding a particular species of acts has for years existed along with a general provision impliedly embracing the same ...
... reason that all acts of that class were embraced in a more general prohibition found elsewhere . Where a statute forbidding a particular species of acts has for years existed along with a general provision impliedly embracing the same ...
Page vii
... reason for the omission is briefly indicated . The Commissioners cordially desire that all competent friends of law amendment will contribute the aid of criti- cism and suggestion towards the future revision of the work . DAVID DUDLEY ...
... reason for the omission is briefly indicated . The Commissioners cordially desire that all competent friends of law amendment will contribute the aid of criti- cism and suggestion towards the future revision of the work . DAVID DUDLEY ...
Page xx
... reasons are perceived for declaring it so , the commissioners have not urged any change . Fortune - telling . See Conjuration . Frauds . In fitting out and destroying vessels , are covered by sections 628-630 . In destroying property ...
... reasons are perceived for declaring it so , the commissioners have not urged any change . Fortune - telling . See Conjuration . Frauds . In fitting out and destroying vessels , are covered by sections 628-630 . In destroying property ...
Page xxvi
... these is prescribed by sections 748-751 . Seducing . Artisans to leave the realm , was formerly indictable in England , but is believed to be so there no longer . No reason is perceived for creating such a crime in xxvi TABLE OF CRIMES .
... these is prescribed by sections 748-751 . Seducing . Artisans to leave the realm , was formerly indictable in England , but is believed to be so there no longer . No reason is perceived for creating such a crime in xxvi TABLE OF CRIMES .
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Page 125 - ... years, or in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Page 91 - Code, which declares, that except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by such code, every offense declared to be a misdemeanor is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Page 6 - But whenever the actual existence of any particular purpose, motive or intent is a necessary element to constitute a particular species or degree of crime, the jury may take into consideration the fact that the accused was intoxicated at the time, in determining the purpose, motive or intent with which he committed the act.
Page 211 - ... is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by both such imprisonment and fine.
Page 110 - Rape is an act of sexual intercourse, accomplished with a female not the wife of the perpetrator, under either of the following circumstances: 1.
Page 217 - Extortion is the obtaining of property from another, with his consent, induced by a wrongful use of force or fear, or under color of official right.
Page 101 - ... of the provisions of this chapter, upon the ground that his testimony might tend to convict him of a crime. But no evidence given upon any examination of a person so testifying shall be received against him in any criminal prosecution or proceeding.
Page 215 - ... not in the due and lawful execution of his trust, any property which he has in his possession, or under his control by virtue of his trust, or secretes it with a fraudulent intent to appropriate it to such use or purpose, is guilty of embezzlement.
Page 239 - Every person who, without being authorized so to do, subscribes the name of another to, or inserts the name of another in any prospectus, circular, or other advertisement, or announcement of any corporation or joint-stock association, existing or intended to be formed, with intent to permit the same to be published, and thereby to lead persons to believe that the person whose name is so subscribed is an officer, agent, member or promoter of such corporation or association, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Page 131 - Every person who willfully and lewdly, either: 1. Exposes his person, or the private parts thereof, in any public place, or in any place where there are present other persons to be offended or annoyed thereby; or, 2.