Trial T/LA/1626

Trial Summary
Trial RefT/LA/1626
CaseHeriot,Helen
AccusedHelen Heriot
Trial Date21/2/1659
Location
Outcome
VerdictGuilty
DefenceNo
High StatusNo
Female Accusers0
Male Accusers0
Pre-Trial
ArrestYes
Confronting SuspectsYes

Notes: Pre-trial held by JPs in Dunbar, then moved to Edinburgh for sentencing.

DatePlaceLocationCentralRecordedTextRetracted
21/2/1659 Tolbooth Dunbar

DatePrisonLocationFate in Prison
TolboothDunbarMoved
TolboothEdinburgh

NameMention TypeTrial OfDate
Janet Wood Denounced T/LA/1619
Trial Notes
A trial held by JPs. Assume this is a trial because it says that the court was fenced. The JPs made a verdict of guilty, doesn't seem to have been a jury! To be taken to Edinburgh for 1/3/1659 for sentencing. Have an undated indictment.