Contreras v. State

OPINION

DUNN, Justice.

Appellant, Cresensio L. Contreras, appeals his conviction following a bench trial for unlawfully carrying a handgun. The court assessed a fine of $300.00 as punishment for the offense. Appellant complains in his sole point of error that the evidence was insufficient to prove he “carried” the gun, a required element of the crime. We affirm.

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