The question presented is whether a justice of the peace has the power to impose a definite term of imprisonment for non-payment of a fine.
The petitioner was convicted by a Justice of the Peace for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Since this was his second offense, the mandatory sentence was imposed, i. e., that he pay a fine of $500 and be imprisoned for a term of 60 days. See...
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