Thompson v. State

Defendant appeals a conviction for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, contending that the state failed to present legally sufficient evidence of possession or knowledge of the weapon. We reverse.

The evidence at trial included the following. Defendant is a wheelchair bound man who sought admission to a night club. He was accompanied by some friends, who pushed him to the front entrance. The club employs security guards to confront and search all who seek entry. One guard asked defendant if he had weapons on him or in his wheelchair. After a negative response, the guard conducted…