State v. Reed

The defendant Shurell Reed appeals from a judgment of conviction of the offense of having three thousand bullhead fish in his possession with intent to sell the same. His principal assignments will be separately stated and briefly considered.

The defendant was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $1,500, under a charge contained in a single count. It is asserted that the statute contemplates only a maximum penalty of $100 or a 30-day jail sentence under a single count no matter how many fish are involved. The contention is inadmissible.

The pertinent provisions of the controlling statute…