People v. Ausley

The defendant, James D. Ausley, appeals from a conviction of the felony charge of procuring more than $50 in food or accommodations with the intent to defraud. Defendant asserts that the statute is unconstitutional for three reasons. We find no merit in the arguments and therefore affirm the conviction.

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The defendant first argues that the statute under which he was convicted is unconstitutional because it denied to him equal protection of the laws. We do not agree.

The General Assembly has fixed the felony-misdemeanor dividing line at $100 for many crimes. For example, thefts of over $100 are…