January 31, 2009
Drunk in Charge of a Horse – Arrested under a law dating back to 1872!
Godfrey Blacklin, who is 31 years old, was arrested under a law dating back to 1872, which makes an offence of being “drunk in charge of a carriage horse, cattle or steam engine.” This offence is punishable by a fine, or prison sentance of up to one month.
Luckily for Mr. Blacklin, Newcastle Magistrates meerly gave [...]
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