Thacker v. State

Appellant pled guilty to the charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was represented by counsel and the court conducted an inquiry to determine that his plea was voluntarily and in*427telligently made. However, the following colloquy also occurred:

“THE COURT: . . . Now, tell the Court, did you actually do what you are charged with having done ? Did you actually have a firearm when you are a convicted felon?

THE DEFENDANT: Judge, your Honor, the firearm was in my car unknowing to me. The last time I seen it my wife had it. I’m guilty of possession of it because it’s my car.”

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