Maurier v. State

Pannell, Judge.

Upon an affidavit charging the accused with cheating and swindling on a certain date in Washington County, an accusation was drawn charging the offense in detail. The defendant was tried and convicted in the City Court of Washington County and was sentenced to pay a small fine to include the cost, and in default of the payment of the fine, to be confined in a public works camp for a period of six months. The sentence further provided that the six-months sentence be suspended “provided the defendant makes restitution in the amount of $35.20.” The case is before this court…