State v. Embree

Citations

• 2022 Ohio 1741

Syllabus

CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON – R.C. 2923.12 – READY AT HAND – LAWFUL PURPOSE: Where defendant was seated in the driver's seat of his automobile, the weapon was found in a gun box on the front passenger seat, and the accompanying ammunition was found next to the gun box in a cup holder, the state established that the weapon and ammunition were ready at hand and defendant's conviction for carrying a concealed weapon was supported by sufficient evidence. Defendant failed to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he transported the firearm for a lawful purpose.