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 Law |
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... give them some of the de- tached parts as specimens of the execution , and then to take their di- rection whether it should be completed or not . The introductory notice herewith submitted , gives the different divi- sions of the code ...
... give them some of the de- tached parts as specimens of the execution , and then to take their di- rection whether it should be completed or not . The introductory notice herewith submitted , gives the different divi- sions of the code ...
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... gives the accused the option to avail himself of its benefits ; he is the best judge whether it will be useful to him ... give the choice ( even supposing it could be made with deliberation ) between a fair and impartial trial , and one ...
... gives the accused the option to avail himself of its benefits ; he is the best judge whether it will be useful to him ... give the choice ( even supposing it could be made with deliberation ) between a fair and impartial trial , and one ...
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... give them an energy of resistance , that can grapple with encroachment ; and a renovating spirit that will make ... gives no time for the work of corruption , or the effect of influence or fear . By innovations such as these , the ...
... give them an energy of resistance , that can grapple with encroachment ; and a renovating spirit that will make ... gives no time for the work of corruption , or the effect of influence or fear . By innovations such as these , the ...
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... give to have yet within their reach the means of repairing the wrongs they had witnessed or inflicted ? Instances of ... give , and which its sentence alone should destroy ; must give rise to solemn reflections , which the imposing ...
... give to have yet within their reach the means of repairing the wrongs they had witnessed or inflicted ? Instances of ... give , and which its sentence alone should destroy ; must give rise to solemn reflections , which the imposing ...
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... gives us the means of examining its practical advantages or defects : but it ought to have no authority as a precedent ... give the force of precedent to any of the incoherent collections of absurd , cruel , and contradictory provisions ...
... gives us the means of examining its practical advantages or defects : but it ought to have no authority as a precedent ... give the force of precedent to any of the incoherent collections of absurd , cruel , and contradictory provisions ...
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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...