Alan Cohen
Attorney At Law

unlawful carrying weapons

Houston Criminal Attorney

Attorney Representation in Houston, Texas Since 1989

Unlawful Carrying Weapons

(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife or club if the person is not:

(1) On the persons own premises or premises under the persons control, or

(2) Inside of or directly en-route to a motor vehicle that is owned by the person or under the persons control.

• Premises includes, real property and a recreational vehicle that is being used as living quarters, regardless if the use is temporary or permanent. Examples are a travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper, and motor home.

(a 1) A person commits the offense if the person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly carries or about their person a handgun in a motor vehicle that is owned by the person or under the persons control and the handgun is in plain view.

An offense is a Class A misdemeanor.

 

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