Sentence examples for the indictable from inspiring English sources

Prior to their abolition in 1971, quarter-sessions courts came to have jurisdiction to hear and determine most of the indictable cases in England and Wales.

"Once Richard (Dick) Cheney enters Canada … Canada must ensure that Dick Cheney is either investigated and prosecuted for the indictable offence of torture in Canada or extradited to another country willing and able to do so," Lawyers Against the War's Gail Davidson wrote.

Growing pot illegally: If you grow marijuana using illegal seeds, or grow more than the four plant maximum, you could face a fine of up to $5,000 and/or six months in jail, or the indictable offence of 14 years in jail.

He undoubtedly would have been grimly amused by "Alexander the Geek" and the other (potentially indictable) "leaders" of our secret world and would have found their remarkably absurd preparations to spy on everyone and everything yet another step in the bankrupting of this country.

Prior to the Act, it could be used in any case, but the new legislation limited the defence to indictable offences.

The charge against Mr. White is the least serious indictable felony under New Jersey law and carries a sentence of up to 18 months in jail.

The offence is indictable only, which means that a person charged cannot be tried in the magistrates court but must appear before a crown court – the latter having broader sentencing powers.

"We've announced plans for a new law to make abusive behaviour over the internet an indictable offence.

The Criminal Justice Administration Act (1962) extended the power of justices of the peace to try indictable offenses summarily.

The attorney general has limited criminal jurisdiction — criminal cases are more typically brought by district attorneys — but the governor has the authority under state law to empower the attorney general to investigate any indictable offense, with the discretion to empanel a grand jury and issue subpoenas.

As comptroller, Mr. DiNapoli has broad authority to audit state and local government spending and the ability to refer to the attorney general "any indictable offense" uncovered by those audits.