Ayesh v. State

SMITH, Justice (Retired).

Hatem A. Ayesh appeals from a conviction for unlawfully carrying a weapon under Tex.Pen.Code Ann. § 46.02 (1974). Appellant argues two points of error asserting he should not have been convicted because he established a defense under Tex. PemCode Ann. § 46.03 (1974). The relevant portion of that statute provides it is not unlawful to carry a weapon while “traveling.” We affirm.

Appellant testified that he and his brother are traveling salesmen who sell novelties throughout Texas and other states. On June 17, 1986, they were stopped by police acting on a report that…