State v. Stokes

Defendant, Mrs. Elmer Stokes, was charged in the probate court of Franklin county of the offense of possession of intoxicating liquors. On September 18, 1933, defendant entered a plea of guilty to the charge, and thereafter, September 26, 1933, was sentenced to pay a fine of $300. A stay o.f execution was granted until October 3, 1933, and then failing to pay the fine imposed, defendant commenced service of her sentence October 4, 1933.

On October 6, 1933, defendant filed with the probate court a notice of appeal. Three days later, October 9, 1933, defendant filed with the eonrt a motion to…