· 3/8/1943
Thompson v. McPherson
Citations
- 318 U.S. 773
- 63 S. Ct. 769
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- concluding a handgun on a shelf behind the driver's seat is within reach of the driver
- concluding a handgun on a shelf behind the driver's seat is within reach of the driver
- affirming jury verdict that handgun on shelf behind front seat was within reach
- affirming jury verdict that handgun in defendant's purse was within reach
- driver of auto is armed where he has weapon on shelf in back of his seat
- “[T]he driver of an automobile goes armed, within the meaning of section 340.-69, Stats., when he has a dangerous weapon within reach on a shelf in back of his seat.”
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