Mullin v. State

Rodney, J.,

delivering the opinion of the Court:

The correctness of the argument of the Defendant Below that a sentence can neither be in the alternative or ambiguous is, of course, admitted by the State. The question is whether the sentence is either ambiguous or in the alternative. In my opinion it is neither. A fair inspection of the entire record shows that the Justice imposed a sentence of 30 days in jail and a fine of $200.00 and costs, and that the Justice also imposed a term of imprisonment of six months for the non-payment of the fine and costs.

*536Whether the Justice had the power to…