State v. Powell

¶ 1. Sean T. Powell appeals from a judgment convicting him of carrying a concealed and dangerous weapon in violation of Wis. Stat. §§ 941.23 and 939.51(3)(a) (2009-10),1 and felony bail jumping, based on the concealed weapon offense, contrary to Wis. Stat. §§ 946.49(l)(b) and 939.50(3)(h). Powell argues that the trial court erred when it denied his motion for a directed verdict at the close of the State's case during his jury trial because the State did not provide evidence that the firearm seized operated by the force of gunpowder. Therefore, Powell argues, the State did not provide evidence…