AUTREFOIS ATTAINT
\ˈɔːtɹɪfwˌɑːɹ ɐtˈe͡ɪnt], \ˈɔːtɹɪfwˌɑːɹ ɐtˈeɪnt], \ˈɔː_t_ɹ_ɪ_f_w_ˌɑː_ɹ ɐ_t_ˈeɪ_n_t]\
Definitions of AUTREFOIS ATTAINT
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In criminal law. Formerly attainted. A plea that the defendant has already been attainted for one felony, and therefore cannot be criminally prosecuted for another. 4 Bl. Comm. 336.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Crim. law. Formerly attainted.
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This is a good plea in bar, where a second trial would be quite superfluous. Co. Litt. 390 b, note 2; 4 Bl. Com. 336. Where, therefore, any advantage either to public justice, or private individuals, would arise from a second prosecution, the plea will not prevent it; as where the criminal is indicted for treason after an attainder of felony, in which case the punishment will be more severe and more extensive. 3 Chit. Cr. Law, 464.
By John Bouvier
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