Neither side in the instant prosecution, notwithstanding diligent research, has been able to find a single reported case in this State directly in point on the precise issue here involved. A cause which presents a new question for the first time, and for which, consequently, there is no precedent applicable in all respects, is said to be a case of first impression. (Bouvier's Law Dictionary [Rawle's 3d rev.], p. 1515; People v....
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