H.—33.

CRIMINAL CASES IN WHICH MAORIS WERE CONCERNED. Table showing, for the Quarter ended 31st March, 1911, the Charges brought against Persons of the Native Race in the Magistrates' Courts, and how Accused were dealt with.

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(Note. —In this tab! le eaol offence is reel .or iei as a distinct person.) Offences. Toti summi intc .1 Numb iried or t Custod> ■I- Coninii aken Discharged, for Ti i; ; Sentel i(t , Summs ace. "<"*& wily ted, Bail, 1. Offences against the Person. t. M . 8 II F. I M. Assaults — Assault on bailiff Common assault Rape, abduction, and defilement of females — Indecent assault y M. & F. 1 28 M. & F. 1 28 1 M. 1 20 7 F. M. 1 9 F. I 1 1 1 2. Offences against Person and Property. Housebreaking and stealing 4 2 1 I 3. Offences against Property only. Horse or cattle stealing Other offences against property False pretences Theft (not otherwise described) Theft from a dwelling Theft of money, goods, &c. 2 1 18 1 5 2 1 18 1 5 2 IS 1 s I I 2 1 1 I 15 I .. .. 3 2 4. Forgery and Offences again*/ tin Currency. Nil. 5. Offences against Good Order. Drunkenness— Drunk Prohibition orders .. (Ither offences against good order— Assaulting, resisting, or obstructing the police Indecent, riotous, or offensive conduct Insulting bahaviour, using obscene, threatening, or abusive language Breach of the by-laws Offences with horses and vehicles Cruelty to animals Trespass . . 50 29 2 6 20 14 4 9 1 50 2!) 2 6 20 18 2!) 2 li IS 2 2 2 1 48 29 2 6 16 1 14 4 9 I 14 4 9 I 1 13 4 6 I 3 6. Offences against carrying out Laws. Nil. 7. Offences relating to Revenue. Selling liuuor without a license 5 2 :i 8. Offences again*/ Public Welfare. Fisheries and Game .. Impounding.. Destitute Persons (bastardy) Destitute Persons (neglected children) .. Maori Councils Licensing by others . . Noxious Weeds Public Works Rabbit Suppression School Attendance 7 1 2 I 5 27 2 2 5 2 7 1 2 1 5 27 2 2 5 2 7 1 2 1 4 27 2 2 5 1 :. ■'< 4 1 2 1 4 24 2 •• I 1 2 I 4 1 "l Totals 255 255 240 15 | :!ii 8 5 . . 199 7