State v. Johnson

The Latin axiom “cutellum tuwm rel-inque dorm” 1 would best serve defendant Ronnie Johnson. Johnson was convicted of carrying weapons when after being stopped for a minor traffic violation, a number of knives fell out of his glove compartment in the presence of the arresting officer. Johnson now appeals claiming (1) the court erred in failing to instruct the jury on whether the knife was in a closed and fastened container; and (2) his trial counsel was ineffective in failing to request the jury be instructed on the definition of “on or about the person” under section 724.4(3), and for failing…