· 10/17/1893
State ex rel. Shannon v. Reynolds
Citations
- 13 Mont. 423
- 34 P. 613
- 1893 Mont. LEXIS 59
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- holding that physical possession or ownership of the weapon is not necessary, and mere access to a weapon can establish guilt
- stating that possession may be “individual or joint, actual or constructive,” but “[p]roof of control or dominion,” through self or instrumentality of another, “is essential”
- “[p]ossession * * * may be individual or joint” and “control or dominion may be achieved through the instrumentality of another”
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Harwood, Witt
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.