A charge delivered to the Grand Jury of Edgecombe Superior Court at the spring term of 1817 : exhibiting a view of the criminal law of North-Carolina / by John Louis Taylor.

Raleigh [N.C.] : Printed by J. Gales, 1817.

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Charge to Grand Jury of Edgecombe Superior Court in 1817 by Judge John Louis Taylor, North Carolina Chief Justice. These instructions presented a view of the then criminal law in that state, breaking down the crimes by category, along with explanations regarding them. In addition, the judge discussed who might be held as criminally liable, as well as defenses against which the person was excused. Of note, page 18 indicated that a married woman will only be held culpable on very specific charges, such as murder or manslaughter, if done under the coercion of her husband. Similarly a slave likewise would not be considered acting by his own free will if under the master's command; he would be treated similar to a married woman.

"Published at the request of the Grand Jury and that of the citizens of the county."

Shaw & Shoemaker 42251

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Print version: Taylor, John Louis, 1769-1829. Charge delivered to the grand jury of Edgecombe Superior Court at the spring term of 1817. Raleigh : Printed by J. Gales, 1817

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