The Law and Practice of Summary Convictions On Penal Statutes by Justices of the Peace: Including The Proceedings Preliminary and Subsequent to Convic (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781142047887)

"The Law and Practice of Summary Convictions On Penal Statutes by Justices of the Peace" is a comprehensive legal guide from 1814. Authored by William Paley, this historical legal text details the processes and procedures surrounding summary convictions under penal statutes, offering insights into the roles and responsibilities of Justices of the Peace.

Covering preliminary and subsequent proceedings to convictions, including appeals and removals, this book explores the legal landscape of early 19th-century England. It also addresses the responsibility and indemnity of convicting magistrates and the execution of convictions and warrants.

This historical legal document provides valuable context for understanding the evolution of criminal law and the administration of justice. It is essential reading for legal historians, scholars of criminal justice, and anyone interested in the historical development of legal systems.

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