Ross v. State

Appellant was convicted of violating, F. S., Section 790.23, F.S.A., which makes unlawful the “care, custody, possession or control” of any firearm by a convicted felon. He contends on appeal that the state did not prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt because the evidence was insufficient to support a conviction. We disagree.

Appellant was arrested at the premises of another which was entered by police pursuant to a search warrant. At his non-jury trial, a police officer testified that upon entry he observed the appellant seated on the floor with his hand on a pillow. The officer stated…