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STATE v. TAYLOR

Supreme Court of North Carolina
Mar 1, 1899

Carrying Concealed Weapons — The Code, Sec. 1005 — Construction — Penal Statute.

In a penal statute, "or" will never be construed "and," so as to make it more penal.

The defendant pleaded guilty, and was adjudged to be imprisoned four months and pay a fine of $200 and costs.

The defendant excepted:

1. That the judgment is excessive and contrary to the spirit of the court and the law.

2. That his Honor erred in imposing both fine and imprisonment.

Defendant appealed.

PER CURIAM.

Remanded for proper sentence. S. v. Walters, 97 N.C. 489; S. v. Johnson, 94 N.C. 863; S. v. Kearney, 8 N.C. 53.

REMANDED.

Cited: S. v. Walker, 179 N.C. 733.

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