MAGISTERIAL.
TlMAßU—Wednesday, 23nd May. (Before C. A, Wray. Esq., R.M.) CHARGE WITHDRAWN. David Stewart, remanded yesterday on an application that a charge of embezzlement preferred against him should he withdrawn, was again brought up. Tho prosecutor was asked to come forward, and His Worship, addressing him, said: I understand you do not wish to press the charge, that you think the defendant, a relation of yours, may have imagined he had authority to collect the money, and that he had no criminal intention in taking it P Prosecutor: Yes.
His Worship: Then it is a pity you did not think of this before you laid the information. Too many people before taking time to consider what they are doing rush off to the police and get out warrants for the apprehension of people, and when they get their money back wish to withdraw the charges. That is only making use of the police for the purpose of collecting money. It seems to me, however, under the circumstances of this case, that there will be no failure of justice if I allow the charge to be withdrawn. It seems to bo a family affair. I must, however, warn the defendant that he has sailed very close to the wind in placing himself in this discreditable position. I hope it will be a lesson to him. He is discharged.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 5013, 22 May 1889, Page 3
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