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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Commonwealth v. Nathaniel Mongold
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1840
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and did beat, wound, and ill treat.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Mongold
Simmons
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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Commonwealth v. Nathaniel Morris and Hiram Shifflett
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1902
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Throwing a stone at a car
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Defendant charged with throwing a stone at a car. Not Guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Shifflett
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Commonwealth v. Nathaniel O'Roark
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1830
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
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Megan Pullen
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Ccr002_010_006
O'Roark
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Commonwealth v. Nathaniel O'Roark
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1833
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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O'Roark
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Commonwealth v. Nathaniel O'Roark
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1827
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Assault
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Defendant charged with assault by beating, wounding, and illy treat.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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Ccr002_009_018
O'Roark
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Nathaniel O'Roark
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1823
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_008_016
O'Roark
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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.
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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
Identifier
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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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Commonwealth v. Nathaniel Tussing
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
manufacture
sell
offer
transport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1921
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RcPr-box2-019
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Tussing
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_007_062.pdf
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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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. Ned
Date
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1821
Subject
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Larceny
African American
Enslaved Person
Description
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Defendant charged with feloniously stealing. Guilty. Punished with burnt hand and fifteen lashes on his bare back.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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Type
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Criminal
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Ccr002_007_062
Ned
Pence
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In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the
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with i n one year ne xt prior to the finding of t h is indi ctmen t , i n
said County , did unlawfull y s ell , offe r , ke ep , store an d expose for
sale, give av:ay , transport , manufa cture , dispense , solicit, a.dvertise
and receive orders for ardent spirits , it being his second offense ~ he
having been convicted under the prohibit i on law in the said court on
the 6th day of February ,1917 ,
against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
AND THE JURORS AFORESAID, UPON THEIR OATHS AFORESAID, DO
FURTHER PRESENT, that
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against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This indictmen t is found
witnesses SJ/Orn in Cour
evidence.
testimony of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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COMMONWE1LTH.
In Michie' s Digest , Volume 12, page 781 , it is said;
"A subseque nt statute revising the whole subject matter of
a former one and evide ntly intended a s a substitu te for it,
though it c ont a i ns no exp ress words to that effect, must
on pri nciples of· Law as will a s in r eason a nd c ommon sense
op er tea repeal of the fo r mer Law."
Herr on Vs. Ca rson, 26 West Virgini a , page 62; Somers
Vs . Commonw ealth, 97 Virgi n i a , page 759, 338, and 381; State Vs.
Cain , 8 lest Vi rginia, page ~20, 734; Dovies Vs. Oreighto n, 33
Grat tan , page 696; St ate Vs. Mi ners, 38 West Virgini a , page 125,
188, ~nd 470; St ate Vs. Brookov er, 38
est Vi rginia, pag e 141, 188 ,
and 476; Hagan Vs. Gengon, 29 Grat tan, page 705.
"A statute is re peale d by implica tion when t h ere is a
subse quent one revising the whol e s ub ject matter of the firs t"Cooley
vs.
Supervis ors, 2 West Virginia , pag e 416.
In the c a se of Somers Vs. Commonwealth, 97 Vi rginia ,
page 759, cited abo ve, it is s ai d;
"The repeal of a statute by implica tion i
t he courts.
not favored by
~he pre sumption is a lways against the inten-
tion to repeal where express terms are not used, or the
l atter st atute does not amend the fo r me r.
To justify the
presump tion of an intentio n to repeal one st atute by
another, the two st atutes must be irrecon cilable.
tf by a
f ai r and reasonab le c onstruct ion they can be reconcil ed,
both must st and.
If, however , they are inconsi stent and
irrecon cilable, then an intentio n to repeal is presumed ,
but only to the extent of the repugnan ce.
Bristom , ·95 Vir ginia, l;
Davies
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Fulkerso n Vs.
Co. Vs. Crei ghton, 33
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Grat t an, 696;
and Suthe rland on st~tua ry Const ructio n, Sec-
tion 138.
But where the l atter st atute was plain ly intend ed to embrac e t he who le l egisla t ion on t h e subjec t t o which
it refers , and to be wholly subst ituted for all forme r
statut es on the s ame subjec t it must be held to be a legisl ative decl a r ation that whatev er is embraced in it shall
preva il, and whatev er is exclud ed is discar ded and repe a led.
Fox Vs. Commonwea l th , 16 Gratt an , l; McCre a dy Vs. Commonwe alth , 27 , Gr a t tan 982; Davi es & Compan y Vs. Crei ghton,
33 Gr a tt an , 696;
Secs. 155 and 156.
and Sut herl an d on St atua r y Const ruc tion,
Laws a re presum ed to be pas sed wi th de-
li ber at ion , and wi t h a knowle dge of all ex i s t ing l aws on the
same sub j ect and t he i r va r ious pr ovisio n s . "
See also the c a se of Brown Vs. Western St ate Hospi tal, 110 Virgi nia,
page 321 ad 32 8.
In Vansan t Vs . Co mmonwe alth , 108 Vi r gi ni a , p age 135,
137, t he l anguag e of t he c ourt is peculi arly appl ic able to the
case
at ba r, i t is s ai d;
nwe think it pl a in t hat Phe sec ond amendment operat ed a s a
repea l of the f irs t mendm ent, upon the princ i ple announ ced
by this c ourt in Somers ' Ca se, 97 Vi r gini a , 76 0 . 33 s . E.
381, where it is s a id;'Th e repea l of a st atute by implic ation is not favore d by the court s.
ihe presum ption is al-
ways agains t the i ntent i on to re pea l where expres s terms
are not used, or the l atter statut e does not amend the former.
To justif y t h e presumption of an intent ion to repea l
one st at ute by anot her, th e t wo statut es must be irrec on-
cilab le.
I f by a f a ir and reas onable c onstru ction t h ey can
be recon cil ed, b oth must st and. If, howev er, t hey a re
incon sisten t and irreco ncilab le, t hen an intent ion to repea l
��-3is presumed, but only to the extent of the repugnance. ***
But where the latter s tatute wa s plainly intended to embrace the whole l egi slation on the subject to whi ch it refers, and to be wholly substituted for a ll f or mer s tatutes
on the same subject, it must be held to be a legislative
declarati on that whatever is embraeed in it shall prevail,
and whatever is excluded is discarded and repe a led.
Vw. Commonwe al th, 16 Grattan, l;
27 Gratt an, 982;
Davies
&
Fox
Mccready Vs. Commonwealth ,
Co. Vs. Creighton, 33 Grattan,
696; an,d Sutherland on St atuary Construction , Secs. 155, I
156.
In the c a se und er sonsideration , the l a tter statute
does amend the for mer.
The l atter was plainly intended
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t o rmbrace the who le legislati on on the subject to whi ch
it refers, and to be wholly substituted f or al l former
st atutes on the same sub j ect.
The Sumers' Case, supra,
therefore, is in both a s pec ts conclusive of the question
before us, and it is plain that upon the passage of the
Ac t of March 17, 1906, a ll authority ceased to t ax trees
separate and apairt from the l and upon whi ch they stand. "
These cases are appare ntly dealing wi th cases in
which there was no express declaration of an intention to re pe al
the former act.
In the case at bar in the very title of the act, it
is declared that the ob j ect of the act was to re peal Chap ter 146
of the £cts of the Assembly, 1916, approved March 10th, 1916, and
all other acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act.
Here
is an express decla rati on of the l egisl ative intent as to what they
propose t o do; and Chapter 388 of the ~.cts of 1 918, approved March
19th, 1918, purports covering an d it is to cover the entire field
dealing with the li quor traffi c, the former act being re-enacted
and made part of the l at t er act.
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of the act itself, it is clea r t hat t he indi ctme nt in t his c a si does
not cha r ge
a felon y and that the defen dant could not be guil ty
of a felon y, but
that the secon d offen se must be an offen se agai nst the
Act appro ved
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
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
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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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. Nedith Malone
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1918
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RcPr-box1-041
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Malone
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_045.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Nelson
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1819
Subject
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Theft
African American
Enslaved Person
Description
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Defendant charged with stealing.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_006_045
Nelson
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_035.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
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
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Nevel Logan
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1857
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Battery
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and battery.
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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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_015_035
Clary
Logan
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present that l~ewton
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bout one gallon
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
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
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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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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Commonwealth v. Newton Charlton
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession
bail
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1930
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RcPr-box8-028
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Charlton
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/e7a90ef2f6629c607ae0aee5c3f59a6d.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
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
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<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>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Newton Courtney
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
not guilty
operated an automobile under the influence
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1932
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RcPr-box9-061
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Courtney
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_002.pdf
4e677d6e0ca588b6e0d000165df1d50c
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
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
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Newton Knight
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1901
Subject
The topic of the resource
Disorderly conduct
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with disorderly conduct.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_022_002
Knight
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_004.pdf
1cbbeb8a6c9667207302db32997d7dfa
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
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
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Newton Stayle
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1890
Subject
The topic of the resource
Breaking and Entering
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with breaking and entering. Guilty
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
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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/
Format
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_020_004
Stayle
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_003.pdf
e76c9a5c74c6bc68180243be42017034
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
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
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<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>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Nicholas Weatherholt
Date
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1779
Subject
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Treason
Revolutionary War
King George
George Washington
Tories
Continental Congress
Description
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Defendant charged with conspiring and consulting to the destruction of the Commonwealth.
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
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_001_003
Weatherholt
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In the __Q!!'_~!:l_i_~----- Court of the __QQ!l_l}:~Y
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First
Count
BE IT REM EMB ERED That J2~--v!~--~~~----, Attor ney for the Commonwealth for
th e sa:1:d _Jlount Y--- ---- of ----Rock
ingh
am
. Commonwealth prose
--------- -, and who for the said
cutes
in this behal f, in his prope r perso n comes into the
said Court on this the :- 2d __ · __ day 'of_ ____ _
!-~~ ~a-~ ---, in the year 19~~ ' and upon -the complaint in
writin g, verifi ed by the oath of ___ _
?_•__ !_•-- ~-~~ -~--- ----- , a comp etent witne ss, gives the said Cour t here to
under stand and be
inform ed that __ J'!_~~-!~--~.9-~~------------, on
the _}._~~!1__ ___ day o£ _Dec emb er--- - - -,
in the year 1~2- , in the said ---~~~I_!~.1-__ of -- -~~<?
_~_i_I_! ~~-- - - , did unlaw fully _________ _
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ma.n ufac ~ure oi arde nt suir it~, and flve ~~ll
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nt spi rits ,
of fille Commonwe altfi of Vil'gm1a.ons or arde
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Second
Count
And the Attor ney for the Comm onwe alth afore said,
who prose cutes as afore said, in the
name and by the autho rity afore said, -a nd upon the
comp laint in writin g afore said, furth er gives
the said Cour t to under stand and he infor med that
said ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- --- - -on the __________ day of ____________________ , in
the year 192 __ , in the said ______________ of
----- ----- ----- ----- --, did unlawfully ----- --------- ----- ----- ----- --·--- ----- ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ~--- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----again st the peace and digni ty of the Comm onwe alth
of Virgi nia.
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And the · Attor ney for the Commonwe alth afore said,
who prose cutes as afore said, in the
name and by the autho rity afol"esaid, and upon the
comp laint in writi ng afore s aid, furth er gives
the said _C ourt to under stand and be inform ed th at
said ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- on the __________ day of ____________________ , in
the year 192 __ , in the said ______________ of
----- ----- ----- ----- --, did unlaw fully __________
________________________ again st the peace
and digni ty of .t he Comm onwe alth of Virgi nia.
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VIRG INIA :---~ ~-~?___________ of ___,!!"~!_1::
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This day ___ S. _F • -Newman _, __ perso nally appea
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!?,~_1!!'.S_______ , Virgi nia, and made
comp laint and infor matio n on oath that )J-9_~!?,__4!_-~Q
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___________ __, _________________ _
withi n twelv e mont hs pr ior to this date, to-wi t on
the _...19.th ___ day of
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1.-M anufa cture d undistiHed arden t spiri ts ;
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3.-Tr ansp orted arden t spirit s;
4.-;Q wned and had in
posse ssion a still, still cap, worm , tub, ferme nter, and
other
applia nces conne cted with a still, and mash and other
subst ances capa!ble of being U:!ed in the manufact ure of arden t spirit s; and abo ut five gall
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Witnesses:
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Filed ___________________ .:. ________ 192 __
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By ___________ _________ D. C.
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procee dings in connec tion with
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Title
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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
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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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. Noah A. Polk
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of still
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1932
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RcPr-box10-009
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Polk
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_010.pdf
dd353c9818c37f7ddba9d03852621d2a
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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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. Noah A. Royer
Date
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1860
Subject
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Assault and Beating
Trespass
Description
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Defendant charged with trespass and assault adn battery. Guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_016_010
Boyers
Royer
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_017_022.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
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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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Noah Knighten
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1867
Subject
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Felony
Grand Larceny
Description
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Dedendant charged with felony grand larceny by stealing a horse. Guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_017_022
Knighten
-
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COMMONW~.ALTH OF VIRGINIA ,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM , to-wit:
I n the Circuit Court of said County :
The grand jurors in and fo r the body of
said county of Rockingham an d now at tending sai d
Court at its February term , 19 27 , upon their oaths
do present that Noah Minnick , on or about the ~
2
day o:f ( t J ~ , 192.12_, in t he said county of Rocki ngham, did unlawfully operate an automobile while
unde r the influence of ardent sp irit s , a gainst t h e
peace and di gni ty of the Commonwe al th of Virgi nia .
Th i s i ndictme nt i s found on the testimony
of Harold Wample r, Trenton Ruebush , John Thomp s on , an d
R. G. Myers , witness e s swom i n Court and sent before
t he grand jury to gi ve evi dence .
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•~~ ~------------ __ ---------of the said county of Rockjngham, and severally and respectively acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia~ in manner and form following, that is to say: tke said )
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in the sum of
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good and lawful money of the United States, and-the said
DolJars af like goad and hiwful 1Hst1:ey, to be
in the ..sum of
respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they
severally waived the benefit of their Homestead JiJxemption as to this obligation, and also waived any
claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising under this recognizance with
coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said
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condition of the above recognizance is such that if the above bound _____________________ _
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Court of Rockingham on the_/~
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and shall personally appear before the Circuit
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a ____ day 0L ~
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and then and theri
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whereof the sa1d ____________________________________________________ stands charged, and shall not
depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizance shall be void and of no
effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Taken and acknowledged before me, the day and: year first above written.
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, } TO WIT:
R OCKI NGHAM COUNTY,
a_n~r- - - - -- - - -, a Constable of said County:
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complaint and information on oath before me, _ ___;:;_J--=•----'\"7-'---~ _K
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of the said County, on the
while und er t h e i n flue n ce of intoxicants, o pe rate an Au toraobile up on
t h e Public Hi ghway-
These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said- -- -- -No ah :Minnick -
to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required to sumHarold Wamr,,ler, Trenton Ruebush, nnd John 'l 'honp AOilmon - -- - - - -- ~ ------'---- - - - -·- - -- - -- - - - - - - - - - -- - -to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence.
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No. 38
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The within case thie day heard by me · and the
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jail fer trial by the Circuit Court •f R•ckingham County.
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To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting :
You, are hereby commanded to summon ...
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To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting:
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to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Roclcingham Cou,nty, at the Court
.day of'. .d!'.~ · ............ 19
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l¥itness, J. F - a . CICBUR.N, Clerlc of our said Coii ,:t, at the Court House, the
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Title
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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
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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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. Noah Minnick
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
operating automobile under the influence
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1927
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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>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box6-040
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Minnick