justice of the peace
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Summary cases are heard by a sheriff or justice of the peace without a jury and can result in prison sentences of up to 12 months and fines of up to £10,000.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2024
The death and Lynch’s identity were confirmed by Nikol Endres, a justice of the peace in the area.
From New York Times ● Dec. 23, 2023
Any justice of the peace could stop and question an individual traveling armed without proper cause, disarm them, and impose a peace bond.
From Slate ● Dec. 5, 2023
Senate candidate William Hockstedler, who had applied for the same justice of the peace position, has also asked the Nye County District Attorney’s office to recall Fiore’s appointment.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 6, 2023
He drove to the county seat and was married to her by a justice of the peace.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
