Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/915/3
Document: 11
Mar 27, 1824
Crime

Cardigan, Cardigan

Theft of wearing apparel belonging to prosecutor and Anne Esau. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of personal goods (mainly wearing apparel, money and watches)

Accused
John Lewis, Labourer
Cardigan, Cardigan
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Benjamin Esau
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
9 months imprisonment1

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/915/3
Document: 13
Mar 27, 1824
Crime

Cardigan, Cardigan

Possession of counterfeit coins with intent to utter the same, and unlawfully procuring another 21/- in counterfeit money with intent to utter. more

Offence type: Offences against the State and against the currency
Specific offence: Possessing / procuring / disposing of counterfeit / forged coins or notes

Accused
John Lewis, Labourer
Cardigan, Cardigan
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
Benjamin Esau
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted of a larceny?

Punishment:
None recorded