Supreme Court of Georgia, 1880

Shelton v. State

Shelton v. State
Supreme Court of Georgia · Decided February 15, 1880 · Warner
65 Ga. 303

Shelton v. State

Opinion

1.. The verdict in this case is supported by the evidence.

2. Newly discovered evidence, the effect of which is to impeach a witness for the state, is not ground for new trial.

3. A fine of $200.00, with the alternative of serving twelve months in *304the chain-gang, is not excessive upon a conviction for carrying concealed weapons.

4. A new trial was properly refused in this case.

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