Devon Intermediate Sessions: Trials of Prisoners: Wm. Pickett and his son William (on bail) were indicted for stealing 30 lbs of barley the property of Jno Balle Pinsent on the 17th January last at Wolborough, and another count charged them with receiving the same knowing it to have been stolen: Mr. Carter Q.C. prosecuted and Mr. St. Aubyn, Q.C., defended the elder prisoner, and Mr. Clark the younger. The prisoners pleaded not guilty. The jury found both prisoners guilty, and the court sentenced the elder to six months and the younger to four month of hard labour.
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901