State v. Brewer

RENDLEN, Judge.

Melvin Brewer appeals his conviction of carrying a concealed weapon, § 564.610, RSMo. 1969, V.A.M.S., and sentence of three years imprisonment imposed by the court under the second offender act, § 556.-280, RSMo. 1969, V.A.M.S.

As error, appellant contends: (1) there was insufficient evidence of (a) intent, and (b) concealment; (2) the gun, seized in violation of his fourth amendment rights, was improperly admitted into evidence; and (3) error in the verdict-directing instruction.

The facts are simple and by in large undisputed. On August 27,1974 at about 9 a. m., Detectives…