BELCHER, Commissioner.
The conviction is for carrying a pistol; the punishment, a fine of $100.
Both the complaint and information charge that the appellant did unlawfully carry "on or about" his person a pistol.
A complaint and information which charges that the accused did carry on or about his person a pistol, because of the use of the word "or" rather than the word "and", renders such allegation uncertain and the complaint and information defective...
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