People v. Baum

Defendant was convicted of a violation of the liquor law and sentenced to pay a fine of $500 and $500 costs. In addition, defendant “must leave the State of Michigan within 30 days and not return for period of probation,” which was fixed at five years. The sole question presented is the validity of this sentence, it being claimed by defendant it violates chapter 11, Act No. 175, Pub. Acts 1927, article 2, §§ 9, 15, and 16 of the Constitution of Michigan, and section 1 of Amendment 14 of the Constitution of the United States.

Banishment and deportation were not cruel and unusual punishments at…