1. Jonson confessed to the killing, but escaped capital punishment by pleading benefit of clergy . 2. Section 31 eliminated the benefit of clergy for capital crimes. 3. In 1575, a Elizabeth I radically changed the effect of the benefit of clergy . 4. One was to grant " benefit of clergy ." 5. Early in 1330 John de Ipstones pleaded benefit of clergy when accused of murdering Thomas de Stafford. 6. In 1512, In 1533 benefit of clergy was withdrawn from those who refused to enter a plea. 7. Aggie again tried to plead for benefit of clergy , but was denied and Gooch appealed the decision. 8. He was married three times _ once without the benefit of clergy , unless we count Cherokee tribal customs. 9. Adams was further able to circumvent mandated capital punishment for manslaughter through " benefit of clergy " laws. 10. Should that person attempt to return they would be subject to the death penalty without the benefit of clergy .
