People v. Overturf

Opinion

COLE, J.

Appellant was convicted of violating Penal Code section 12031, subdivision (a). He argues that, as a matter of law, subdivision (f) of the statute exempted him from liability. We disagree, and affirm the conviction.

Subdivision (a) provides that: “(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), every person who carries a loaded firearm on his person or in a vehicle while in any public place or on any public street in an incorporated city or in any public place or on any public street in a prohibited area of unincorporated territory is guilty of a misdemeanor.”

Subdivision (f) provides…