State v. Morphonios

Relator has filed a suggestion for a writ of prohibition to halt a prosecution under an information charging a violation of § 790.23, Fla.Stat., F.S.A. of having owned or having in his care, custody or control a firearm (pistol). The statute provides:

“790.23 Felons; possession of firearms unlawful; exception; penalty.—

“(2) This section shall not apply to a person having been convicted of a felony whose civil rights have been restored or to a person convicted of a felony for antitrust violation, unfair trade practice, restraints of trade, nonsupport of dependents, bigamy, or other similar…