Bailey v. State
Supreme Court of Alabama
From the Criminal Court of Jefferson. Tried before the Hon. S. E. Greene. The indictment in this case contained two counts, the first charging the defendants, W. W. Bailey and others, with the larceny of a trunk and its contents, alleged to be worth $250; and the second, that they received, concealed, or aided in the concealment of the trunk and its contents, knowing that the same had been stolen, and not having the intent to restore the property to its owner.
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From the Criminal Court of Jefferson. Tried before the Hon. S. E. Greene. The indictment in this case contained two counts, the first charging the defendants, W. W. Bailey and others, with the larceny of a trunk and its contents, alleged to be worth $250; and the second, that they received, concealed, or aided in the concealment of the trunk and its contents, knowing that the same had been stolen, and not having the intent to restore the property to its owner. On the trial, Bailey was found guilty under the second count, the value of the stolen property being assessed at $20; and he was…
1Opinion of the CourtSomerville, J.
The defendant, being convicted of larceny, was sentenced to perform hard labor for the county of Jefferson, for a period of time not exceeding eight months, to satisfy certain costs incurred in the prosecution of the case, and taxed as fees in favor of the solicitor, clerk of the court, sheriff, and certain State witnesses. The sentence seems to have been made in accordance with the rules prescribed by section 4504 of the present Code, which provides for the sentence of convicts to additional hard labor imposed for costs, if not presently paid, or if judgment is not confessed therefor, as…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Bradley v. StateSupreme Court of Alabama · 1881
- Smith v. StateSupreme Court of Alabama · 1886
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