Hunger
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
The necessity for taking food. Hunger is no excuse for larceny.
1 Hale, P. C. 54; 4 Bl. Com. 31.
It is a matter which applies itself strongly to the consciences of the judges in mitigation of the punishment.