Langbein v. State

The appellant in this case was charged with an aggravated assault; was arrested and taken before a justice for examination. The record informs us that the defendant waived all pleadings, and that the justice entered for him the plea of not guilty. On an examination of the cause, the justice seems to jiave become satisfied that the defendant was not guilty of fin aggravated assault, but was guilty of an assault and battery. Ho jury.was demanded. The justice, finding the defendant guilty of an assault and battery, assessed a fine against him of twenty-five dollars and costs of suit. Ho motion…