apologies, just realized that my initial response repeated some of what your OP said (I skimmed over that part).
Anyway, yes I agree with your interpretation - baliff is wrong.
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- Wed Apr 13, 2011 5:44 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Before I contact the judge.....
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- Wed Apr 13, 2011 5:36 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Before I contact the judge.....
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Re: Before I contact the judge.....
First of all, I think the baliff is wrong. It is illegal (for most of us) to carry a gun in any court, even a JP.
But there are many caveats/exemptions that could explain why the attorney was packing. First is the exception right there in the statute - with written authorization from the court (judge). Another is that the attorney may also be a current or former law enforcement officer. Still another is that the attorney may qualify for one of the numerous other statutory exemptions found in PC 46.15Sec. 46.03. PLACES WEAPONS PROHIBITED. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly possesses or goes with a firearm, illegal knife, club, or prohibited weapon listed in Section 46.05(a): (3) on the premises of any government court or offices utilized by the court, unless pursuant to written regulations or written authorization of the court;