State v. Turner

Rickey Franklin Turner appeals his conviction of unlawfully possessing a firearm and obstructing a law enforcement officer. Because the State conceded instructional error, we review the case only to determine *518whether we should order a new trial or dismiss for lack of sufficient evidence. We hold that where the owner/operator of a vehicle has dominion and control of a vehicle and knows a firearm is inside the vehicle, there is sufficient evidence of constructive possession of a firearm for the crime of unlawfully possessing a firearm. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

On the evening of…