Lann v. State
Citations
- 25 Tex. Ct. App. 495
- 8 S.W. 650
- 1888 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 85
Syllabus
<p>1. Carrying a Pistol.—A soldier of the United States army is not amenable to the statutes of the State prohibiting the carrying of a pistol on the person if, at the time he carries the pistol on his person, he is in the actual discharge of his duties as a soldier. The rule is otherwise if, at the time he carries the pistol on his person, he is not in the actual discharge of his military duties.</p> <p>2. Same.—Intent is an essential element to constitute the offense of unlawfully carrying a pistol on the person; and in all cases wherein the intent is an element of the offense charged, it is competent for the accused to prove his general reputation, etc. The rejection of such proof by the trial court in this case was material error.</p>
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- “Because the motions to dismiss were ruled upon by a judge without jurisdiction to do so, we declare the order dismissing those claims to be null and void.”
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Judges: Willson
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