40-18-114 - Assessment of fine by jury. - Tennessee Statutes

40-18-114. Assessment of fine by jury.

Where an indictable offense is punished by fine, or by fine and imprisonment, the jury shall assess the fine, if, in its opinion, the offense merits a fine over fifty dollars ($50.00).

[Code 1858, § 5237; Shan., § 7212; Code 1932, § 11799; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-2525.]