Hancock v. Commonwealth

BENTON, Judge.

Winfred L. Hancock was convicted of possession of a firearm after having been convicted of a felony in violation of Code § 18.2-308.2. He contends the evidence was insufficient to prove that he possessed the firearm. For the reasons that follow, we reverse the conviction.

On April 11, 1994, Officer K.O. Hubbard was dispatched to respond to a call concerning shots fired from a vehicle. Hubbard stopped a vehicle that matched the description given by the dispatcher. Two men sat in the front seat and three men were in the back seat. After Hubbard learned that the driver did not have…