TodayLegal News

Firearm Possession

Legal news related to Firearm Possession

43 articles

State Court
4 min read
Supreme Court of Louisiana

Louisiana Supreme Court Reverses Felon Firearm Conviction

The Louisiana Supreme Court reversed the conviction of Gerald Manchip White for possessing firearms as a convicted felon, ruling that evidence was insufficient to prove he constructively possessed guns found in his family home.

Louisiana Supreme Court reversed Gerald Manchip White's conviction for felon in possession of firearms
Court ruled evidence insufficient to prove constructive possession and intent regarding firearms found in defendant's home
AI-generated SummaryRead Article →
State Court
4 min read
Supreme Court of Guam

Guam Supreme Court Vacates Conviction in Firearm Case Due to Evidence Error

The Supreme Court of Guam vacated Jesse Junior Quintanilla Pinaula's felony convictions for firearm and drug possession after finding the trial court improperly admitted prejudicial evidence about his pretrial release status and pending criminal matter.

Supreme Court of Guam vacated Jesse Pinaula's felony convictions for firearm and drug possession
Trial court improperly admitted evidence of defendant's pretrial release status and pending criminal matter
AI-generated SummaryRead Article →
State Court
4 min read
Michigan Supreme Court

Michigan Supreme Court Rules on Firearm Search in People v Armstrong

The Michigan Supreme Court issued a ruling in People v. Armstrong addressing Fourth Amendment protections in vehicle searches involving firearm discoveries. The case centers on whether police had probable cause to search a vehicle after smelling marijuana, leading to charges for concealed weapon possession and felon-in-possession violations.

Michigan Supreme Court addressed Fourth Amendment vehicle search protections in firearm possession case
Case involved charges for concealed weapon, felon in possession, and firearm during felony commission
AI-generated SummaryRead Article →