Table IV.
Abstract of Cases under cognisance of the Police Magistrate's Court at District Office, South during the year 1937
Cases, how disposed of, and the number of Male and Female defendants under each Head.
Classification of Offences. Total No. of Charges. Total No. of Defendants. Convicted and Sentenced. Discharged. Committed for trial at the Supreme Court Bound over to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. Bail Estreated. M. F. J. M. F. J. M. F. J. M. F. J. OFFENCES AGAINST INDIVIDUALS. (a) Against their Property. Larceny (Simple) 152 186 114 8 Robbery 6 15 Forgery 2 1 False Pretences 1 2 Stealing from Person 2 Larceny from Dwelling House... 3 Receiving Stolen Property 7 (b)-Against their Person. Assault (Common) 25 32 Assault (Bodily Harm) 1 1 Murder 1 1 OFFENCES OF A PUBLIC NATURE. (a) Against the Crown and Govt. Dangerous Drugs 5 5 Dangerous Goods 1 1 Opium Offences 55 111 Revenue Offences 84 76 (b) Against Public Justice. Deportation 8 8 (c) Against Public Peace. Unlawful Possession of Arms.... 5 7 () Against Public Morals and Police. Gambling Offences 16 Hawking Offences 38 Other Offences 70 60 Sand-stealing 5 Total 487 659 140 2 58 1 45 13M.-Male,
F. =Female.
J.=Juvenile,