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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGI NIA,
COUNT Y OF ROCKI NGIWvr, to-vd t:
In the Circu it Cour t of said Count y!
The gr and juror s in and f or t h e body of sa id count y of Rocki
ng ham and now ·a t t endin g said Court at its Augu st term, 1928, upon
their
oaths do prese nt that Frank Long , who was heret ofore on the
18th day
of April , 1922, convi cted of viola ti ng t h e Proh ibiti on laws
of the
Commo nwea lth of Virgi nia in t h e Circu it Court of said Rocki ngham
Count y,
a nd who t h en and there was sente nced to pay a fine of fifty
dolla rs
and serve f or a perio d of four mont h s and fifte en days in jail,
did,
withi n one year next prior to the fi ndi ng of this indic tment
, in the
said count y of Rocki ngham , unlawf ully and felon iousl y manuf actur
e,
sell, offer , keep, store and expos e f or sale, give away, trans
port,
dispe nse , solic it, adver ti se and recei ve orde r s f or arde nt s
piri ts,
again s t the peace and digni ty of the Commonwealth of Virgi nia.
The juror s afore said upon t heir oaths afore said do furth er prese
nt
t hat Frank Long , who wa s h ereto fore on t he 18th day of April
, 1922,
convi cted of viola ti ng th e Prohi bitio n laws of the Commonweal
th of
Virgi nia in the Circu it Court of s aid Rockingham Count y, a nd
who t h en
and t h ere was sente nced to pay a fi ne of fifty dolla rs a nd serve
f or
a perio d of four month s and fifte en day s in jail, did, withi
n one year
next prior to t he f inding of t h is indic tmen t, in the said count
y of
Rocki ngham, unlaw fully and felon iousl y have in h is posse ssion
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spini t~, again st the peace and digni ty of the Commonweal th of
Virgi nia.
The juror s af ore said, upon their oaths afore sai d, do fu rthe r
prese nt that Frank Long , who was heret ofore on t h e 18th day
of April ,
1922, convi cted of viola ting the Proh i bitio n laws of the Commo
nweal th
of Virgi nia in t he Circu it Court of said Rockingham Count y,
and who then '
and t here was sente nced to pay a fine of fifty dolla rs and serve
for a
pario d of four month s an« fifte en days in jail, did, withi n
one year
next prior to the fi nding of this indic tmen t, in the said count
y of Rock ingham, unlaw fully and felon iousl y recei ve arden t spiri ts, again
st the
peace and digni ty of the Commo nw ealth of Virgi nia.
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This indic tmen t is found on t he t estim ony of Sam Heltz el ,
Shif flett , and w. E. Lucas , witne sses sworn i n Court and
sent befor e the grand jµry to give evide nce .
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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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Commonwealth v. Frank Long
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Guilty
Subject
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Felony
guilty
manufactured ardent spirits
posession
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
1928
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RcPr-box7-041
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
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STAT~ OF VIRGINIA ,
COUN'.::f OF HOCKI NGH.i\1.4: , t o-wit:
In the circuit courjr of said county:
The grand jurors ip and for the body of said county
of Roc kingham and now attending said court at its pril
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terin, 19'21~ . up on their oaths, do_..,p resent that rank M.
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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.
This indictment is found on the testimony of Geor~e
Minor, Thomas Ji' . ·tcClung , Lynwood Shifflett , C. J. 13egoon,
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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>
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Commonwealth v. Frank M. Leap
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
not guilty
manufacture
sell
offer
transport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1921
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. (<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-box2-006
Format
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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STAT, OP VIRG I NIA,
COUN'rY OB, ROCKINGHAM , to-wi t:
In the circu i t c our t of s a i d Count y :
The grand juror s in and for the body of said count y
.of Roc ki ng ham and now atte ndi ng said court at it s Ar ril
term, 1921, up on their oat hs , do prese nt t hat Frank May
Houar d Fawle y withi n one year nex t prior to the findi n g
of t hi ,s inclic tment , in t h.e s aid count y of Rock in gham, did
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tf or sal e, g ive awa y , t ransp ort , ~ disp ens e, sol i c it, adve
t i s e a nd rec eive orde rs f or ard ent sp irits , again st t he
jleac e a nd d i gnity of the Commonwes l t h of Vi r e:ini a .
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Th i s i nd i c"tmen t is f ound on t he t est i mony of
Will Lane and J a ck Si es
Wi ne, Geo. R. "9 ea , Sidn ey Willia ms , Cha rl ie Lon g/ wi t ness es
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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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
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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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Commonwealth v. Frank May and Howard Fawley
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
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1921
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RcPr-box2-008
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Fawley
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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.
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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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Date
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1915
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Commonwealth v. Frank Miller
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Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny.
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Felony
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_007_205
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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Date
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1892
Title
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Commonwealth v. Frank Morris
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_001_069
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1893
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Commonwealth v. Frank Ray
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Felony
Theft
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Defendant charged with felony theft.
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_002_008
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COMMONWEALTH OF VI RGI NIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia in and
for the body of said county of Rockingham and now attending
s aid Court at its October term, 1930, upon their oaths do
pre s ent that Frank Ritchie on or about the 27 tlfday ofSeptember,
1930, in sa id county, did unlawfully operate an automobile
while under the influence of ardent spirits, against the
peace a nd dignity of t he Commonwealth of Virginia.
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The Court instructs the jury that in order to convict the ac cuse d in t h is case the Commonwea lth must prove beyond
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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.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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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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Commonwealth v. Frank Ritchie
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
operated an automobile under the influence
30 days in jail & $100 fine
letter saying he cannot attend court due to health
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1930
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RcPr-box8-077
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Ritchie
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rc~aoll!lble
or c1rcumatqnce
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in the t.ent
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1nte~ded
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lu~r0, an~ 'frtth
of a ouaden
p~••ion
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ma.calP.U£;hter.
act
bodily
l<eo.pon,
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a.r:t1inQ on euf .....
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it
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or not.
or by ~eeu.e likely
the per•on
fe.lonioua,
4eath or sre~t
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bodily
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it
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o,m-
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relctior.,
a plea
cor.:wittf'!'d in eflll! de.fene.e,
u~der c!~ct.meta.~o~a
of self
.et, 1~ not
pel'J)etro.tor
defenu.
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jf
or in d~fe11ee o! a noa.r
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ailty
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l"urder
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deli'berate
all
lying
in "'111t,
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o~ber :m:rder
la lllUrder
nu::..!er,
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the, aecond degree•
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aeoond degree.
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to :nurdr,r 1n the
first
n.~~ to ~el~ce
1o ereeu,.,ptively
to ol•vat•
the
lllUl"der in the
offenee
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degrfi"f'!, tl.Jc bur 11cn ie on thf" Col'!'Con\tte.lth,
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tho jury that
of do~th or eeriouo
bodily harm at the bands of an aesailant,
if h• 1B without
b<!~
ae f•r
in
fault
soge fli..lt
if
a man who ie in 1nu:11nontdanger
on tho difficulty,
in br1nR1ns
he 1'&9 declined
ne he ce.n lri~h eefety,
resist
o:r though
further
conb'-t lmd retreated
the attack
of b!a aaaau.a.~t
with e~oh force as l:ISYbe noooaenry ,mdor tho eireumetancoa
protection
from death or eeriouo
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may,
bodily
harm,
to bie
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�!rh~ Coiut
1J\stl'!1cts
oi thir..t.""e tr-1ttc~t.06
aori..tng
r.ttn
to
honest
ts-bls
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tH ..li-0.u
4.t.:i_ar.
t.te
jury
U!at c:un, ,hon
a::s to tuc
...~nt::e. wt:u
ccnvictio~~,
cr!n1w.i~ly
tllu
:ic.t:«huliey oi r•-
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th~J
~ill
tot
re.3QOf..lOl:,
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10 .. u J?.!lltJ.e:e uo "'<>-:nt1 .c.x.-'tlf,t, a::' ;At:.
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Wllen tea th re&ul to frOJll
of a sudden
vol\intaey
inflicted
1n tlle
co-bat., without- tr.alicei- n1o=ethoug),t,
thl! k.!l
?>.ar.el~Pr;
tisht
mortal
"""
mthout
in
~ing
and retrented
!.o;:..e
tr
with
that
recondly,
not
ed by the
d~oo•sed
ht! killed
the
'l/hl!n there
gre~t
bodily
lir~&
fro~
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aftPr
•nfety
be:fore
the
tha rt•ceased
upon hie,
the evi~enee
unless
hiceelt
the
t!v>t the nortr~
nor inter.de~
on the .Plea of
further
combat/)
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froc, tt ,:,ere be~ttng
r.o ~l>l>&r~nt ~e•1EJI1 ec,unet
meana r.ot caloulateC
on t'·e
t~ 73.a purtrued a:r.d ~t~'tC-~-
ru, Md declined
c!eceo.aed to protect
ban,
to eih..ow,
o:- renounce<!. the
he killed
to be he111 excusable
't~on:;it ~ Ju_"':'bel!e~e
ael:-de~e~ae
1r..£ is
the aot on the
1n bringing
~a"J.lt., he quit
h•at
harm.
The acc.u~~d is
ex.c1,,uulble.
tault
,.,, ta:r "" he could
blo,u """ &iven;e.nd,
from gl"Pct bodily
inJury
the burden ie on the prisoner
th"t ho eitl:er
cUffic..U t::, or,
Ill'!
~.d 1..YJor-do:- ~.o juati!'y
B'round Of aelt-detene:c,
firet,
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injury
or to ir.nict
fur,~~r
"1"18given
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pa.:-tieul~r
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p.1o~
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to~~
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to.ec;
k1l11r1,
ehou.ld •xi•t
oft~•
the f1 ret
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~i.r-.e at the
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jury
t!iat
to p:-oteot
~egard
the defenao
hlr•t>U'
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against
to the neceaoity
the jury th.at to v.r-1£(,out a oAae of
g:-e-.io:a
t:!li<t will
in eel!' de.fen Ge, the aecuead
the necessity,
for a mAl'labnll
of a.no~hel" 'by a prctcnee
to protect
nec~••ary
hia own life,
or
't:<>'.1!.yhal1ll; a:,4 t!-at ..-1th
justi~;
the sla:,1ng
must not have nontfully
not in nny o<Ule Justify
or neet"eaity
of anotu:oceuiOnf'c1
the killing
• unlet£: he were ,1itbou~
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The Court inet:ructe
the jury that whore u homioide h1u1been
ooim:ittad Wit~ a decdl7 napon
u.e.e of suol
he does
weapon Allll
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tb,
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taken
from •.he
to in teed th t which
or wh1oh 18 tbe 1ml:ladit1te or oeoooee.ry
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froQ the ertdence that
orlJIJ.ne.l.17 inti.ru,te
e-.,n thou~
tbe 4oce oe4
thi ■
the 4efende.nt 1n tilling
tl:4 t
and=
bbiflett
would not 1n la ..
w. II.
Sh11'lett.
fr01o1the •T14•noe t~.at ~ranlt Shiflott
they 1111'7
belieTO
juotify
or exouoe
::o 11 you belie••
de~lberat
1rili'lcl7,
J)TOQeditatedly Wld with mfl11oe afor•thoueht,
th•n be 1& ,,..,_1Jty of lllll'nlor in the first
••re
killed
degroo,
17,
the dooeaeed,
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bU1lty
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,1 on llo.
tri..c
o~ in!loccnc~
pr~~Ul~p~i~n
pHte 011 t; *e Ce'.:l:::oU:.c-1th
t~-c 't".i~cn
gu.11-; b.a 11:)nC. :--c..:111-..?:
..~c;e a.out~.
ccnai~e~3~1o~ o~ ~bu •hole
w!toeew~s
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t!°xretore-,
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1n nid.eLce,
t1,e t11nda or i~e Jar:, a re so DDble
11111: o:. thq 1Jccueeil,
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that
o! the
tlouot
is that
c'J~!l!rte:-~-:!c.:, o:
jurorc
state
&.~
irt sucl'- oon<!..ition
they r~~l ah abid!.ng
t~..e ~u~lt ot ~~c accused.
canvictj.on
ot tiltJ case
which.
:-:e e-::-!~t"":oe, l4tavee
tl't.nt tht:,• cannot
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oucl, doubt
es IJlC.Ybe honestly
eome substantial
tho offenne
evidence
and materiel
ohergod.
" reusonable
d oub't. is
and reaBottnbly anta:rteinad
taot
eoaantinl
as to
to the proot
of
A roaoonnble doubt must be besed upon the
or bo such as 1s euggested by Lha ovidonoe or grm.> out ot
the ov1.dence 1tsolf,
or out of the absence
It nm.et not b• an srbi trnry
et..-tial
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in ordor to wnrrnnt
of a mnterial
llJI
foot or of materiel
by tho jnry in order
of iJ.Jatericl
doubt.
to find
and=e•escary
It wat
ecquittnl.
foots
a vo1~tct
ot matnrial
evidonce.
be serious
and eub-
It muot boa
doubt
neooece.ry to be believed
of conviction,
oircumstonceo.
and not
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r1SO!ltir :;:,;- be i;uilt7,
that
O.on t 112 his
lo1'r.
d.O.:.b t 3B
f,:vor,
w.i
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1'.AVe
reoqona'bic
tho
I
a~..)ulil
they iu.vc rcason-
~1lt;, of murder
tbt.j
!1nCI.
in the
.;.liou!u ti.Dd. t.!.m
and 1r t!:oy h1tTc • ruaonubl•
o.oubt as :::.,, 'Ol!ei:l:.•r he be 5Uilt7
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reaol~•
ie 6'111t7 o'! :mra.t:r l.n tt.e
1,: tl:e •ec.:n:1 "~~r•e.
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1920
Title
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Commonwealth v. Frank Shifflett
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Defendant charged with felony assault AND murder.
Subject
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Felony
Murder
Assault
Murder
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_007_225
Shifflett
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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.
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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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1892
Title
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Commonwealth v. Frank Shifflett and George Lam
Subject
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Felony
Assault and Battery
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Defendant charged with felony assault and battery.
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_001_071
Lam
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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
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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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Title
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Commonwealth v. Frank Williams
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
operated an automobile under the influence
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1927
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RcPr-box7-010
Format
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Williams
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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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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Frank Williams
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1834
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Beating
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_011_007
Williams
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_002.pdf
13c064ee3c23b51f22074de8f4ac9def
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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
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Franklin Harmin, Henry Jones, William Michael
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1860
Subject
The topic of the resource
Attempted murder
Malicious Shooting
Description
An account of the resource
Defendants charged with attempted murder.
Jones: Nolle Prosequi
Michael: Not guilty
Harmon: Not 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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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_016_002
Crawford
Harmin
Jones
Michael
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Commonwealth v. Franklin Pierce Sprinkle
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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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COI1 1lONWEAL'.l.'H OF VIRGH _A, ,
COUNTY
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. , to - wit:
In t he Cir c ult Court of s id County :
of .said County of noc k ingham
he grand juror . in and for th e b od.
and now a ttending said Collrt at it s :B'ebru.ar y t eru , 1 924 , upon their oaths
do present tha t E're
Hawse, within one J' ear n ext
rior t o the iimiing of
j;h i s indi c tme n t, in the said. County of Roc kine;ham , di d unle.wiL1l ly a nd
felo 11iou.slym a.nufact ure, sel l, offer , keep , sto r e a.nd expose for s a le ,
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away, dic,1>ens e, t r an port, so ici , advertis e and receive order s
for ardent spirits ; and the,
was heretofo re on t he i:..nd da
urors f urther say th a t th e said Fred Hawse
Febru.ary . 1917 , conv luted of v:i.olatin g
of
lthe ? rohibiti on Laws oi the Co mmo nwealth of Virginla . , in the
Cour t of
oc\ inghs.ru
Coun y , iiirgi11i a , anci. then and th r e wa s se ntenced
to ray a fine of Fii ty Doll rs
in jail , a g .i nc:,t the
Circ t1it
1 ieace
c
nd to serve for a per io d of one mon th
an d dignity of the Commornv eal th of Virginia .
~he jurors aforesa id u pon t ~e ir oa hs aforesa id do f urt her
pre sent
that Fr ed Hawse , within one year next pr.ior to t be finding
of this j_nd i c tment , i n
t he sa id Co unty of Rockir gham , did unlawfu. lly
and feloniou sly have i.n hi s posse s sion ard ent s_pir it s; and the jurors
further sa J that the sa id Fred Haw e was her .. tofore on the 2nd day of
Febru&r y , 1 917 , conv ic;ted of v iola ting the 2r ohil)i tion Laws of the
Commonw eal th of Virgin i , in the Circu.it Co u.i:-t of Ro tkingham County,
Virgi n ib. , and then und there was sen tenced to pay a fine
:::i ollars and t o s erve fo r a ferio d of one month in j ail ,
of I!, ii ty
g&.in st the _peace
and digni t;y of t he C or.1monvrnal th oof Vi rgini~ .
· n . . t he j ur ors a f ore s aid upon their oaths af or esaid do fu r th er
_present th t F r e d. Hawse , with i n one year next
of thi s indic t me~t, in the sai d Co unt
Ifif
pri or
t o the fin · ing
fi ockingha m , d.id u.nl aw1ully
and f elon ious ly rece i ve ar d ent · spirits ; and the jurors ft1rtber s ay
t h at
the said Fr ed. Ha wse was h e r e tof or e
011
the 2nd day of Feb ruary ,
191 7 , c onvicte d of viol'" ting t he Prohibit ion La ws of t he vommonwe a lth
of Vir gini£. , in the Ci rcuit Cour t of '' ocki nJ1am Countr , Virginia , and
ya fine of Fifty Dollars and to
t hen n d there wa s sentenc ed t o
s er ve for; a. p er io a_ of one month in ja.il , a ge.ins t the _:ie.ac e a nd digni ty
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then you wi 11 say so an d no more .
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FRED RAV/SE
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Rockingham County, J o-wt ·
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~ IT REMEMBERED that on the _!_'-____ day of_ __~ ~
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came before me- - ~ ~ ; = : : _ / / ~ -
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of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and respectiveay acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virg-inia, in manner and form following, that is to say: the said
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good and lawful money of the United States, an~dl--vtlw1e~stt:1ar,,idtt·=====~- - ------------------------ -in the sum uL ___________________ :_ ___________________ Dollars of like good and °lawful money, to be
respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they
severally waived the benefit of their Homestead Exemption 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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depart thence without the leave of said Court, th eu the-above r ecognizance shall be void and of no
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Taken and acknowledged before me, the day and year first above written.
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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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Commonwealth v. Fred Hawse
Description
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Felony; Indictment
Subject
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Felony
Indictment
2 1/2 yr sentance
multiple offense
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1924
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RcPr-box4-015
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Hawse
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sentenc ed to serve a peri od oft o an:l. one-ha lf ye ars in the penitentiar y , id , wit in one year next prior to the finding of thi s
indictm ent , in the said county of Rocking ham , unlawf ull and
felonio us y t rans port a bout one .gal lon of ardent spirits , agains t
the peace and dignit y of t h e Common ealth of Vi rginia .
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in the c on clusion of guilt bef ore a co nv i stion can be ha d . ~ach i nd i v i dual juror mus t be satmsfied b eyond a r eas onable doubt of the defenda,n t' s guilt b efore he can , unde r h is oa th , conse ..t to a ve_d ict of
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consent to a ve rdict of guilty , Therefore , if ,ny individua l member
of t h e j ur y, after hav i ng dul y considered a ll the evidence fu1 th is case
and after c on sulta tion n ith his fell on jurors , shoul d en t e rt a in such
r easonab le doub t of d efend ant ' s gui lt as i s set forth i n other ins truc tions i n th i s ca se , i t i s his cuty not t o surrender his own conv ictions
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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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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Fred Hawse
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Not Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
not guilty
transport one gallon ardent spirits
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1929
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
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-box7-079
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Hawse
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cm [ONWEALTH OF VI RGI NI '
COUNTY
F ROCKINGHAM , to - wit:
In ~he Ci rcuit Court of sai d Count y :
The g rand juror s of the Commonwe alt h of Virg inia in and
f or t he body of s aid count y of Roc kingham and now a t tending sa i d
Court at it s
pril te r m, 1930 , up on their oaths do p r esent tha t
Fre d Killer, within one year next pr ior to th e fi nd ing of t h i s
i ndic tment , in said count y , did u nl awfully r e ceive
n d have i n h is
posse s s io n ar dent sp i rit s , a ga i nst the p eac e and di gn it y of t he
Co monwealt h o f Vir g i n ia .
Th i s i ndi c tment i s f ound on the t est i mony of W:;=3+-.
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Cour t a nd sent before t he gr and jury to
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Mi sdemeanor
•pril t erm , 1930
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Commonwealth of Virginia,
Rockingham County,J
BE IT REMEz
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came before me _
of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and respectively acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia, in manner and form following, that is to say : the said
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good and lawful money of the United States, ,u1:el: the ScricL ____________________________________ _
in the saJ.I.11 of_ ________________________________________ DoHaFe of like good and lawful money, to be
respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they
severally waived the benefit of their Homestead J!Jxe:rruption as to this obligation, and also waived any
claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonweafth arising under this recognizance with
c o u p p d from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said
---------- ------~-- ---------- ---------- shall make default in the performance of the
conditions underwritten .
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The condition of the above recognizance is such that if the above b o u n d - ~ ~
------------- ------------- ------------- -----------d o and shall personally appear before the Circuit
Court of Rockingham on IJJe_-/-~
day of tbe_- *
_-::_ __________________________ Tenn next
thereof, being the_?[______ day of_ ___________________________ l
, at the Court-house thereof,
and then and there.)}1swer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning a certain ~
whereof the said __~
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depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizance shall be void and of no
effect, otherwise to r emain in full force and virtue.
P.
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Taken and acknowledged before me, the
a
nd year first above written.
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Commonwealth of Virginia---Gty, County of,tf7
To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, 1:tnd all Police Officers and ·Constables of the State of
Virginia-Gr.e eting:
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WHEREAS
said ~ n ty
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has this day made complaint and information on oath before ~ ~ - - ,
Name of Magistrate
of the said
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that he verily believes, that in the said
Ccity t
oun y
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and State:
nd concealed
(a) '.That A.rdent si;.s are being unlawfully manufactured, sold, kept, stored, possessed, held, ~
in a cert~n - - - - - - ~ ~ ~
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a,q __________________________ -------~✓~--~~-------~----H er~ describe
e place, .h o use , room or boat, as the case tnay b e
by one ______/ __[ ~---------- - - ' - ~ - .! ----------------------------··-·······----------··--··--·---- ----·--- ---··---------------------- ·----------------G1ve ~ame, if name u nknown. say, "\Vhose n ame is t o the informant unknown"
(b) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and
other substances, capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one ----------------------------·----------------------·------------ --------·------------------------------------------ -----------------Give name. if name unkn own, say "'\Vhose name is to the informant unknown '
in a cer tain --------------------------. _________ , ________________· --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Here describ e place as in (a) above
(c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain
H e re describe vehicle. auto , wagon , carriage , buggy, boat , baggage or what not
by one __________ ____________________ _______----·-----------------------------.----------------------·------------------------------·-------·------·---------------------------------------------H ere give n ame , or describe as in [a] abo ve
And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you,
with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things apparently possesd or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found,
and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution
of this warrant before me, or some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt with
according to law; and make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular
statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose possession found, if
any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and
Given
Titl e of Magistrate
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�The following named officers and persons assisted m e in the execution of this warrant:
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DIRECTIONS
I.
U only Arde nt Spirits and containers be seized,
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10
noi:- more than 30 days from · the date of return,
for the hearing of said return. If no claimant
appear, the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be
forfeited to Commonwealth. Any person claims
ing any of same must file a written claim stating
particularly the character and extent of his interest therein, whereupon the Magistrate shall
certify the warrant, written claim and articles
claimed, to the Circuit or Corporation Court, as
the case may be, for determ;i,:ilation, and declare
the unclaimed articles forfei°f~p.
2. If 'still, still cap, worm, tubs, heater. fermenters,
or any appliance connected with a still and used,
or mash or other substance capable of being used•,• in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, be
seized, the mash (after taking a sample) shall be
destroyed, and the facts and articles seized reported to the Pro hi bi tion Commissioner and
Commonwealth'.s Atto r n ey.
(A copy of this
warrant and proper return will be a sufficient
notice and report.) Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as in No. 1 above.
3. If Ardent Spirits are being transported in an au-
tomobile; boat, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle,
the Ardent Spirits and containers shall be preserved and the vehicle shall be clelivered t o the
Sergeant of the City, the facts reported to the
Prohibition Commissioner and Commonwealth's
Attorney and Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of
this warrant and proper return will be a sufficient report. )
WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
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within warrant this ___
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Other th a n above stated the following are witnesses.:
by se~rching the
within stated - - - - - - - - - ~ ~ - - - Here state house. room, plcce
and by se1zmg the following described Ardent
Spirits and other things therein found (and arresting the above named person found in possession
there of) and by posting a true copy of this warrant
and the retu rn hereon on the _____________________ _
Here say place, house. room, boat,
auto or Baggage, or as case may be
This matter set for hearing on the ________ day
of ----------------------, 192 ____ ,
No claim of ownership or interest in any of the
said things seized having been filed herein in compliance with the law, the same are hereby adjudged
and declared confiscated and forfeited to the Commonwealth.
Given under my hand this ________________ day
as front door of house, door of room or premises
Description of Ard ent Spirits and other things
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of----------------------, 192 ____ ,
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Title of Magistrate
Written claim of ownership or interest having
been filed to certain of the said things herein seized, this warrant, the said claim and the things in
the claim particularly described, are hereby certified to the ________________ Court of this _________ _
for determination, and the said things unclaimed
are hereby adjudged and declared confiscated
and forfeited to the Commonweal th.
Given under my hand this _______________ day
of ----------------------, 192 ____ ,
4. A copy of th is warrant anq the return thereon
must be posted at the front door of the house, or
on the door of the room, or on the premises at
the place the Ardent Spirits may be found .
Title of Magistrate
Given under my hand this ___
See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2,
Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578.
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NOTE. -Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spirits
being t.ransported in vehicle, boat or baggage, it is
to be returned to the jurisdiction from which issued. If is.sued for Ardent Spirits so transported, it
can be executed in any part of the State, and returned to any justice in any county or city through
which they are carried.
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1930
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COMMONWEALTH
vs.
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Misdemeanor (Pro.)
FRED MILLER
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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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
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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
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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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Commonwealth v. Fred Miller
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1930
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RcPr-box8-063
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Miller
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_046.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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Fred'k (Frederick) Ford
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1818
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Unknown
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Defendant charged with unknown offense.
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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_005_046
Ford
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_044.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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Frederick Click
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1816
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Fighting
Assault
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Defendant charged with fighting and assault. Not Guilty
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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_004_044
Click
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_058.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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Frederick Fisher
Date
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1814
Subject
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Sell Alcohol
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Defendant charged with unlawfully selling spirituous liquors without a license. Guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_003_058
Fisher
Miller