ASSAULT. Any person assaulting a person entitled to apprehend him is guilty of a misdemeanor, and liable to be imprisoned, with or without hard labour, not exceeding THREE years. 14 & 15 Vic. c. 19, s. 13. By s. 12, any person may apprehend persons committing indictable offences in the night, and convey them before a Justice. And by s. 11, the same power is given in offences against "this Act." Procuring the defilement of a woman or child, under the 21 years. (M.) 12 & 13 Vic. c. 76, s. 1. age of Not exceeding Two years, with hard labour. EVIDENCE. OBSERVATIONS. Prove the age of the person defiled the defilement, and the procuring. Where the indictment charged an attempt, and also a conspiracy to commit this offence; it was held that the count for the conspiracy was good (a). By s. 2, the Court can allow the prosecutor costs and compensation for loss of time; and by s. 3, the order for costs is to be made out as orders for payment of costs in cases of felony. (a) 2 Den. C. C. 79, S. C. R. v. Mears, 20; S. J. M. C. 59. |