Williams v. State

ALTENBERND, Judge.

James Arthur Williams appeals his judgments and sentences for aggravated battery, felonious “possession” of a concealed weapon, and possession of cocaine. ■ We affirm his judgment for aggravated battery as well as the judgment for possession of cocaine. We reverse his judgment and sentence for felonious “possession” of a concealed weapon because the relevant statute makes it unlawful to “carry,” not possess, a concealed weapon as a felon. The jury instructions in this case described the wrong elements for this offense and effectively allowed a conviction for a nonexistent…