People v. Hope

Martin G. Hope, appellant herein, was charged with being guilty of committing a mis demeanor by recklessly driving a motor vehicle in violation of 1 Comp. Laws 1929, § 4696 (Stat. Ann. § 9.1564). On his first trial in justice court the jury disagreed; but upon the second trial he was convicted. The penalty imposed was payment of costs of $89 and in default thereof confinement in the county jail until the fine was paid, not to exceed 90 days. The defendant appealed and upon trial by jury in the circuit court he was again convicted. Thereupon the circuit judge sentenced the defendant to pay…