State v. Lewis

ARCHIBALD, Justice.

After a non-jury trial in the Superior Court for the violation of a City of Eastport ordinance, the defendant was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of $25.00. The docket discloses these entries:

12/27/78 Judgment entered: It is adjudged that the defendant is guilty of the offense of Maintaining Automobile Junkyard (City Ordinance) as charged and convicted, [fine of $25.00 imposed].

12/29/78 Notice of Appeal filed.

12/29/78 Fine in the amount of $25.00 paid.

Rule 38(a)(2), M.R.Crim.P., 1 then provided:

A sentence to pay a fine shall be stayed by the Superior Court upon…