People v. Gonzales

GOULD, J., pro tem.

Section 2 of the “Deadly Weapons Act” as amended (Stats. 1931, p. 2316) makes it a felony for an alien, narcotic addict or felon to have in his possession or under his custody or control any pistol, revolver or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person. The latter terms are defined in the act to include all firearms having a barrel less than twelve inches in length. Section 15 of the act provides that it shall not apply to antique pistols or revolvers incapable of use as such.

Defendant was found guilty by a jury of violation of this act. From the judgment of…