Collier v. Commonwealth

CULLEN, Commissioner.

Alfred W. Collier appeals from a judgment sentencing him to a term of two years in the penitentiary pursuant to a verdict finding him guilty of violating KRS 435.-230, which prohibits anyone from carrying a deadly weapon concealed “on or about his person.” Collier maintains that the proof did not establish that the weapon was “about” his person, or that he knowingly was carrying it.

*601The weapon, a pistol, was on the floor, under the front seat frame, of a car being operated by Collier. It was discovered by a police officer who arrested Collier for driving while intoxicated.…