> I have copies of a NC court case that began 1818 and was still > going on 1820. Hopefully someone can explain a part of that > court case. My question: Willis was found guilty and sentenced > to 39 lashes February Term 1820. Why then was he required to > appear in March "to answer a charge of Petit Larceny". Was > this March Court an additional case of Petit Larceny? > > <snip> > > "Fran" <[email protected]> It would appear so, since "double jeopardy" would apply to a second trial for a crime that had already been tried and convicted. -- }:-) Christopher Jahn {:-( http://home.comcast.net/~xjahn/Main.html An idea is not responsible for the people who believe in it. Christopher Jahn <[email protected]>