Hill v. State

delivered tbe opinion of tbe Court.

Tbe defendant below, Walter G. Hill, was convicted on a two-count indictment being charged with the unlawful carrying of a pistol for which offense be was found guilty, fined $50 and given a fifteen day jail sentence.

Tbe defendant was convicted under T.C.A. Section 39-4901 which provides as follows:

“Carrying dangerous weapons — Penalty. — Any person who shall carry in any manner whatever, with the intent to go armed, any razor * * *, or any pistol or revolver of any kind whatever, except the army or navy pistol which shall be carried openly in the hand, or…