What is the test for a defendant to argue that he was improperly convicted and sentenced for unlawfully carrying a loaded firearm in a public place?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Knight, C078561 (Cal. App. 2016):
Relying on People v. Ramon (2009) 175 Cal.App.4th 843 (Ramon), defendant contends that he was improperly convicted and sentenced for unlawfully carrying a loaded firearm within a vehicle in a public place ( 25850, subd. (c)(4)) and for carrying a loaded firearm within a vehicle in a public place while not the registered owner of the firearm ( 25850, subd. (c)(6)). The People concede the point, and we agree.
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