Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
Is it possible for two people to be charged with the offensive of unlawful carrying of a weapon when one person took responsibility for the weapon and has already been tried and convicted for this charge?
Asked on 12/09/03, 4:26 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Lowe
Law Offices of Michael C. Lowe
Re: Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
Yes. Its called joint possession. The law of parties says that multiple people can be guilty of possession of the same thing. As long as a person has care, custody, control or managment over the gun, that person can be criminally responsible.
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Answered on 12/09/03, 4:31 pm
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