775.02 Punishment of common-law offenses.

775.02 Punishment of common-law offenses.

When there exists no such provision by statute, the court shall proceed to punish such offense by fine or imprisonment, but the fine shall not exceed $500, nor the imprisonment 12 months.

History. s. 1, Nov. 6, 1829; RS 2370; GS 3195; RGS 5025; CGL 7127.