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R v Sandbach, Ex parte Williams

Subject Matter

JUSTICES — Powers — Statutory Offence — Repetition of Offence apprehended — Fine prescribed by Statute no deterrent — Recognizance to be of good Behaviour in lieu of Fine — Preventive Justice — Discretion of Magistrate — Justices of the Peace Act, 1360 (34 Edw. 3, c. 1) — Prevention of Crimes Act, 1871 (34 & 35 Vict. c. 112), s. 12 — Prevention of Crimes Amendment Act, 1885 (48 & 49 Vict. c. 75), s. 2.

Commentary

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