Peoples v. State

McMILLAN, Judge.

The appellant was found guilty of unlawfully making connections from a source of electrical energy to electrical wiring, devices or equipment for the installation of which a permit is required, in violation of Section A-108.1, Electrical Code of Jefferson County, Ordinance No. 581. The Court sentenced him to 30 days’ imprisonment, imposed a fine of $500.00 and assessed a penalty in the amount of $48,200.

Jimmy Jordan, the superintendent of Jefferson County Inspection Services, testified that in order to make an electrical connection to a house, an electrical permit must be…