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 páginas |
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... nature , and of religion . The will of the legislature is estab- lished as the only rule ; and the crude and varying opinions of judges , as to the extent of this uncertain code of good morals , are no longer to usurp the authority of ...
... nature , and of religion . The will of the legislature is estab- lished as the only rule ; and the crude and varying opinions of judges , as to the extent of this uncertain code of good morals , are no longer to usurp the authority of ...
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... 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 , and leaves the unfortunate wretch , who has ...
... 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 , and leaves the unfortunate wretch , who has ...
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... nature of the punishment was fixed on , as the boundary between smaller offences , which are designated as misdemeanors , and those of a more serious nature which are called crimes . The last being such as are punished by hard labour ...
... nature of the punishment was fixed on , as the boundary between smaller offences , which are designated as misdemeanors , and those of a more serious nature which are called crimes . The last being such as are punished by hard labour ...
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... nature would do more in- jury to the morals of the people than the secret , and therefore always uncertain , commission of the offence . I was not a little influenced , also , by reflecting on the probability , that the innocent might ...
... nature would do more in- jury to the morals of the people than the secret , and therefore always uncertain , commission of the offence . I was not a little influenced , also , by reflecting on the probability , that the innocent might ...
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... Nature has strongly implanted this repugnance on our minds , for the wisest purposes : but this once conquered , it happens in the intellectual taste , as it does in that of the senses : in relation to which last , it is observed , that ...
... Nature has strongly implanted this repugnance on our minds , for the wisest purposes : but this once conquered , it happens in the intellectual taste , as it does in that of the senses : in relation to which last , it is observed , that ...
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Página 130 - Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for God made man in his own image.
Página 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...
Página 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...
Página 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...
Página 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.
Página 434 - ... reasonably be supposed sufficient to overcome resistance, taking into consideration the relative strength of the parties, and other circumstances of the case.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 491 - ... that the return must state particularly to whom, at what time, for what cause, and by what authority, the transfer was made.
Página 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...