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 |
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... circumstances , as well as the operation of the laws , may produce the difference I have shown . But does it not raise serious doubts as to the efficacy of the capital punishment , to observe this double effect , that almost the only ...
... circumstances , as well as the operation of the laws , may produce the difference I have shown . But does it not raise serious doubts as to the efficacy of the capital punishment , to observe this double effect , that almost the only ...
Page 39
... fines and penalties ; in most cases , these are effectual : but there are circumstances in which the party injured would obtain no re- lief , and the offender would escape punishment , notwithstanding THE PLAN OF A PENAL CODE . 39.
... fines and penalties ; in most cases , these are effectual : but there are circumstances in which the party injured would obtain no re- lief , and the offender would escape punishment , notwithstanding THE PLAN OF A PENAL CODE . 39.
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... circumstances , while they afford a reason , and perhaps an excuse for delay , will render negligent error more unpardonable . The enunciations of fact as well as of principle , contained in the law under which I have acted , and the ...
... circumstances , while they afford a reason , and perhaps an excuse for delay , will render negligent error more unpardonable . The enunciations of fact as well as of principle , contained in the law under which I have acted , and the ...
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... circumstances ; amendments , by the imperfection of all human institutions ; but laws ought never to be changed without great deliberation , and a due consideration as well of the reasons on which they were founded , as of the circumstances ...
... circumstances ; amendments , by the imperfection of all human institutions ; but laws ought never to be changed without great deliberation , and a due consideration as well of the reasons on which they were founded , as of the circumstances ...
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... circumstance and intent ; without including the prohibitions of the same act in relation to several objects specified in the ... circumstances attached to the com- mission of homicide , which may characterize it as an innocent or even a ...
... circumstance and intent ; without including the prohibitions of the same act in relation to several objects specified in the ... circumstances attached to the com- mission of homicide , which may characterize it as an innocent or even a ...
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Page 130 - Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for God made man in his own image.
Page 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...
Page 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...
Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 434 - ... reasonably be supposed sufficient to overcome resistance, taking into consideration the relative strength of the parties, and other circumstances of the case.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 491 - ... that the return must state particularly to whom, at what time, for what cause, and by what authority, the transfer was made.
Page 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...