§ 58-47. Verdict and sentence.  


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  • Upon the jury returning its verdict of guilty, the judge of the municipal court shall record the same and shall proceed to fix or determine the punishment or penalty and render judgment upon such verdict for the punishment or penalty so determined by him. But if the jury returns a verdict of not guilty, the judge shall record the same and shall discharge the defendant.

(Code 1960, § 1-14; Code 1981, § 18-35)