BROWN, J.
The case is ruled by State v. Stang Tank Line, supra. Remission of all or part of a statutory penalty is beyond the trial court's discretion where no such power has been given it by the legislature. It is immaterial whether the court "remits" or "suspends" the penalty; the sentence is not authorized by law and is void.
By the Court.—Judgment reversed, and cause remanded with instructions to the trial court to enter judgment in...
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