Laurie v. State

John Archibald Laurie, Sr. was convicted by a jury, presided over by Judge H. Kemp MacDaniel, of the assault of a detective and of hindering two detectives in the lawful performance of their duty. After exhaustively analyzing his reasons for leniency, notwithstanding a presentence report recommending incarceration, Judge MacDaniel imposed the sentence as follows:

“For the reasons stated, I am going to fine Mr. Laurie on count one $100 and costs, and I am going to fine him on count two, which is unlawfully hindering the detectives in the performance of their duty, $100 and costs, and place him…