State v. A.D.H.

DAUKSCH, Judge.

Appellee was charged with carrying a concealed weapon in violation of section 790.01(1), Florida Statutes (1979).1 The trial court granted appellee’s Motion to Dismiss, specifically finding that “the carrying of a butcher knife on or about one’s person in a concealed manner, to wit: shopping bag from the grocery store, picnic basket or any type of container that is concealed, is not covered within the language of the Florida Statute 790.01(1).” Although the trial court expressed concern, it did not rule on the constitutionality of that section.

Appellee was carrying a butcher…