The State vs. David Youngblood

Richardson, Justice:

I concur in this opinion upon the grounds only, of thé long practice, and because I am satisfied that the same decision was formerly made.

Mr. Justice Gantt

delivered the opinion of the court:

By the act of 1812, all penalties and forfeitures are to be prosecuted for within six months, and not after.

I am therefore of opinion that the statute should have shielded the defendant from a prosecution after that period had elapsed. A new trial is therefore granted.-Justices Colcock and Nott, concurred.