crim. law, practice. Hearing at another time. 2. Prisoners are frequently committed for further hearing, either when there is not sufficient evidence for a final commitment, or because the magistrate has not time, at the moment, to hear the whole of the evidence. The magistrate is required by law, and by every principle of humanity, to hear the prisoner as soon as possible … [Read more...]
FYHTWITE
One of the fines incurred for homicide. … [Read more...]
FURTHERANCE
In criminal law furthering helping forward promotion or advancement of a criminal project or conspiracy. … [Read more...]
FYKE
A bownet for catching fish. Pub. St Mass. 1882, p. 1291. … [Read more...]
FURTIVE
In old English law. Stealthily ; by stealth. … [Read more...]