Yarbrough v. City of Birmingham

HARRIS, Judge.

Appellant was convicted in the Recorder’s Court of the City of Birmingham for soliciting for prostitution in violation of Section 43.3, General Code of the City of Birmingham, as amended by Ordinance 75-171. The Recorder assessed a fine of $20.00 and costs against appellant and as additional punishment the Recorder sentenced her to 90 days hard labor.

Appellant appealed this conviction to the Circuit Court of Jefferson County and demanded a trial by jury. Upon a trial de novo she was again convicted and the jury assessed a fine of $20.00 against her. As additional punishment the…