People v. Williams

The defendant, Robert E. Williams, was charged with the offense of unlawful use of weapons in that he knowingly carried a handgun concealed on or about his person. After a bench trial defendant was found guilty as charged and fined $90. Defendant appeals from the conviction.

The following evidence was heard on February 8, 1973. Officer James Shiffer testified that he stopped defendant’s vehicle on December 31, 1972, because the car did not display a valid vehicle sticker and license plates. Officer Shiffer asked defendant for his driver’s license, and defendant explained that he had…