Commonwealth v. Carrington

Opinion by

Hoffman, J.,

Appellant contends that there was insufficient evidence to convict him on the charge of carrying a firearm without a license.1

On February 2, 1972, Officer Anthony Kane of the Philadelphia Police observed an automobile being operated in a dangerous and reckless manner in the vicinity of 17th and Race Streets. He pulled the car over to issue a summons for improper passing and asked the operator for his license and auto registration. Cards identifying the appellant, James Carrington, were produced, and when the operator could not state his address or age, the officer made a…