City of St. Paul v. Kekedakis

William D. Gunn, Justice. *

Defendant was convicted in the municipal court of St. Paul of violation of St. Paul Legislative Code, § 425.03, prohibiting the possession or control of a firearm in a public place. He was given a 30-day sentence, 15 of which were suspended, and appeals from the conviction.

There is little dispute as to the relevant facts. On April 29, 1971, defendant was employed at a gasoline service station located at 400 North Dale Street in St. Paul. Two brothers with the surname of Randle drove into the station, and a conversation took place concerning a burglary at the…