Hinton v. State

Pannell, Judge.

Emmitt Hinton, sentenced to "five years in the penitentiary, to be suspended,” following a plea of nolo contendere to possession of narcotics, was subsequently apprehended "carrying a concealed weapon and pistol without license.” For the latter offense, the trial judge revoked his suspended sentence. From this order he appeals. Enumerations of error involve two principles of law.

1. In cases of felonies not punishable by life imprisonment "the judge imposing said sentence is . . . granted power and authority to suspend or probate said sentence, under such rules and regulations…