Mountjoy v. State

This was a prosecution for petit larceny against James Mountjoy, the appellant, founded upon affidavit and information.

A motion to quash the affidavit and information being first overruled, a trial by a jury resulted in a verdict finding the appellant guilty as charged, and fixing his punishment at one year’s imprisonment in the State’s prison, a fine of one dollar, and disfranchisement for two years.

After overruling motions for a new trial, and in arrest of judgment, the court rendered judgment in accordance with the verdict, also adding that the appellant should be incapable of holding any…