wgoforth wrote:I was going to say "Let sleeping lawyers lie." Then I realize "OH WAIT! They do!"
Search found 2 matches
Return to “Before I contact the judge.....”
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:41 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Before I contact the judge.....
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3860
Re: Before I contact the judge.....
- Wed Apr 13, 2011 11:00 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Before I contact the judge.....
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3860
Re: Before I contact the judge.....
There's a defense to prosecution if you're an officer of the court. I think prosecuting attorneys in criminal cases, who are typically members of the District Attorney's Office, are officers of the court.
Sec. 46.03. PLACES WEAPONS PROHIBITED. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly possesses or goes with a firearm, illegal knife, club, or prohibited weapon listed in Section 46.05(a):
(1) on the physical premises of a school or educational institution, any grounds or building on which an activity sponsored by a school or educational institution is being conducted, or a passenger transportation vehicle of a school or educational institution, whether the school or educational institution is public or private, unless pursuant to written regulations or written authorization of the institution;
(2) on the premises of a polling place on the day of an election or while early voting is in progress;
(3) in any government court or offices utilized by the court, unless pursuant to written regulations or written authorization of the court;
(4) on the premises of a racetrack; or
(5) in or into a secured area of an airport.
(b) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsections (a)(1)-(4) that the actor possessed a firearm while in the actual discharge of his official duties as a member of the armed forces or national guard or a guard employed by a penal institution, or an officer of the court.