Legal Opinion
People v. Dillard
California Court of Appeal
Decided April 9, 1984No. A025143PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
PANELLI, J.
A jury found Moses Dillard, Jr., guilty of the misdemeanor offense of carrying a loaded firearm on his person in a public place, in violation of Penal Code section 12031, subdivision (a). On appeal from the judgment of conviction, the appellate department of the superior court affirmed. On application of the parties, the court certified the case for transfer to this court. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 63.) The question presented is whether knowledge that the firearm is loaded is an element of the offense of carrying a loaded firearm in a public place. (Pen. Code, § 12031,…
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