State v. Teague’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “as used in the statutory definitions, sections 790.001(2) and 3(a), must be construed in accordance with its usual and ordinary meaning. We agree with Judge Smith's statement in his special concurrence wherein he reasoned: We would seem to be taking a giant leap should we expand the scope of this statutory offense, the crux of which is concealment of the weapon itself, to encompass circumstances under which the weapon is deemed”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 475 So. 2d 213 - State v. Teague

2. “Does the carrying of a firearm by the occupant of a motor vehicle having tinted window glass which prevents the firearm from being visible within the ordinary sight of persons outside the vehicle, although the firearm is otherwise is clear view and unconcealed, constitute the offense of carrying a concealed firearm under Section 790.01(2), Florida Statutes?”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 475 So. 2d 213 - State v. Teague