Legal Opinion
Government of the Virgin Islands v. King
Supreme Court of The Virgin Islands
Decided March 3, 1995No. Criminal No. 529/1994PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAndrews, Judge
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
INTRODUCTION
This Court is beckoned to rule upon a case of first impression in Virgin Islands courts. The key issues presented are:
1) Whether, in light of 23 V.I.C. § 470, "possession for more than twenty four (24) hours" is an essential element of the crime of unauthorized possession of a firearm under 14 V.I.C. § 2253(a); and
*802) Whether "possession for less than 24 hours" is an affirmative defense to that same offense?
Piloting a motion to dismiss, the defendant launches a direct frontal attack upon a charge of unauthorized firearm possession. He argues that: 1) 23…
2Cases cited33 opinions
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3Cited by6 opinions
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