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
By prescription, the judges consist of Pessac’s mayor, the parish priest, a justice of the peace and several others, including, “preferably,” a gaggle of winegrowers’ wives.
From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
The justice of the peace who released the complaint did not know if McDougal had hired an attorney yet but said he had indicated he did not want a court-appointed lawyer.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2024
Although today most Americans are likely to encounter a justice of the peace in the context of civil marriage ceremonies, this office was once the most important agent of law enforcement.
From Slate ● Dec. 5, 2023
The lawmen returned to Fairfax, where they notified the justice of the peace.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
