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In the circuit courjr of said county:
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manufacture. sell , ·offer, keep, store and expose for sale,
g ive away. transport , dispense , solicit , advertise and
recaive order s for ardent sp irits , against the peace and
dignity of the Commonweal th of li r g inia.
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Frank M. Leap
Description
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Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
not guilty
manufacture
sell
offer
transport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1921
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
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RcPr-box2-006
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Leap
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Charlie Leap and Vernon (Bernard) Hammer
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1891
Subject
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Dunkenness and Disturbing assembly of worship
Description
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Defendant charged with being drunk and disturbing an assembly met for the worship of God.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_020_033
Hammer
Leap