Jackson v. Nesmith

BROWN, Justice.

When sections 3243 and 3244 of the Code are construed in the light of section 3237 and sections 5288, 5290, the legislative intent is clear to this effect, that where a defendant is convicted for a misdemeanor and appeals from the judgment of conviction, he is entitled, as of right, to have the execution of the judgment suspended pending the appeal ; but if he desires to preserve his right to discharge his liability by paying the fine and costs, he must confess judgment therefor with sufficient sureties, as provided by section 3244 of the Code. If he does not so secure the fine…