No person ought to have advantage from his own wrong. A confession made in court is of greater effect than proof. Let the punishment be proportioned to the crime.
Punishment is to be measured by the extent of the offense.
One confessing willingly should be dealt with more leniently. A person who has the expectation of inheriting property or an estate, but small present means. A general expression is to be interpreted generally. A trial should always be had where the jurors can be the best informed. That is certain which can be made certain.