Trial T/LA/206

Trial Summary
Trial RefT/LA/206
CaseRoy,David
AccusedDavid Roy
Trial Date21/2/1601
Location
CountyPerth
Outcome
VerdictNot Guilty
DefenceNo
High StatusNo
Female Accusers0
Male Accusers0

DatePlaceLocationCentralRecordedTextRetracted
21/2/1601

DateBodyTypeSeal
21/5/1601Privy Council

reversal of a verdict of innocent handed down by the assise members in a local trial

DateTypeWhere LodgedWitch Pricker
21/5/1601OtherPrivy Council

DateAuthorityReason
12/2/1601Privy CouncilPresbytery wanted a trial
Trial Notes
He was tried for rape and consulting a witch, he confessed and was still found innocent, but this verdict was over turned by the Privy Council after a complaint dated 21/5/1601.