Ten Years A Police Court Judge (1884)

Ten Years A Police Court Judge is a memoir written by Judge Wiglittle in 1884. The book chronicles his experiences as a judge in a police court for a period of ten years. The author provides a detailed account of his daily routine, the cases he presided over, and the various challenges he faced during his tenure.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the author's work as a police court judge. Wiglittle discusses the different types of cases that came before him, ranging from minor misdemeanors to serious crimes such as murder. He also provides insights into the legal system and the challenges of enforcing the law in a rapidly growing city.Throughout the book, the author reflects on the impact of poverty, addiction, and mental illness on criminal behavior. He also discusses the role of the police in maintaining law and order, and the challenges they faced in dealing with a diverse and often volatile population.Ten Years A Police Court Judge is a fascinating account of life in a 19th-century police court. It provides a unique perspective on the legal system and the challenges faced by those who worked within it. The book is a valuable resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the history of law enforcement in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.