Singletary v. Wilson, Superintendent

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Fishburne.

Appellant, Singletary, was convicted in Anderson County on an indictment charging forgery under Section 1211, 1932 Code, which provides that one found guilty of forgery “shall be sentenced to be imprisoned not less than one year nor more than seven years, and also to pay such fine as may be judged expedient, at the discretion of the Judge who may try the case: Provided, That if the amount obtained or sought to be obtained upon the forged instrument be less than twenty ($20.00) dollars, the punishment shall be within the discretion…