State v. McKnight

MICHAEL E. KIRBY, Judge.

STATEMENT OF CASE

The State charged defendant, Rodney A. McKnight with being a felon in possession of firearm in violation of La. R.S. 14:95.1. Mr. McKnight pled not guilty at arraignment. Defense motions were filed and the trial court denied the motions to suppress the evidence and identification and found probable cause. Following a three day trial the jury found defendant guilty as charged.

Defendant filed a motion for post verdict judgment of acquittal alleging that the State failed to establish the absence of a ten-year cleansing period. That motion was denied and…