Criminal codex for the states of the Kingdom of Prussia, together with a law with respect to the introduction of such, dated April 14, 1851 [Berlin 1851].

Berlin 1851. published by Decker's Secret Court Printing House. 11.5x16.5, pp. 128, spine covered with paper. Good condition (undated stamps and library notations, uncut pages, isolated minor spotting and soiling).

Contents include: On punishment. On participation in crime or misconduct. About the reasons that exclude or mitigate punishments. Major treason and betrayal of the country. Insults to the Majesty and members of the Royal House. Hostile acts against friendly States. Resistance against government authority. Offenses against public order. Crimes of minting and offenses of minting. Perjury. Offenses that pertain to religion. Crimes and offenses against morals. Dueling. Bodily injury. Theft and transference. Concealment. Cheating. Infidelity. Falsification of documents. Bankruptcy. On punishment of transgressions in general. Transgressions against property.