I Didn't Beat the Ride - Illegal Knife + CHL + Concealed Handgun = Jail + Charges

[Younggun]

I Didn't Beat the Ride - Illegal Knife + CHL + Concealed Handgun = Jail + Charg

I see the law as it is written....pretty clear IMO.

Hopefully the court will agree.

 

[Renegade]

What's traveling got to do with it? I thought all references to that were removed once the Motorist Protection Act was passed back in 2009?

Because all of the "traveling" Case Law is still valid if it is not superceded by MPA, which the pro-gun decisions are not.

 

[AlamoMIA]

What's traveling got to do with it? I thought all references to that were removed once the Motorist Protection Act was passed back in 2009?

Matefrio, I don't know if you intended to be a test case for this issue or if you unwittingly became one. I hope this does get resolved in your favor but I must admit you took an awfully big leap of faith by carrying a knife known to be of questionable length based on your interpretation of the law.

It's a huge risk that may come back to haunt you, hopefully it won't and if you do win your case you will definitely set a precedence as well as answer the question concerning this statute which has been debated for a very long time...

Good luck! M2

The MPA of 2007 is embodied WITHIN 46.02. Therefore the MPA of 2007 is part of 46.02 . Section 46.115 states that when TRAVELING .... 46.02 IS NOT APPLICABLE. Therefore the traveling exception is INDEPENDENT OF ANY PROVISION OF 46.02 , and has absolutely NOTHING to do with the MPA of 2007 -and the MPA of 2007 has absolutely NOTHING to do with the traveling exception.

 

[JaredW]

Best of luck to you matefrio, and thank you for taking this on.

 

[M. Sage]

I knew the risk of being this test case and threw my hat over the fence believing I was not doing anything wrong and shouldn't be arrested.

I may have put the cart before the horse but I didn't see anyone else willing to be the horse.

I guess this is what you get for being right...?

If you need any help, let me know.

 

[1slow01Z71]

So should you win, is there any way for you to recoup legal costs?

 

[M. Sage]

So should you win, is there any way for you to recoup legal costs?

Not unless he can make a civil rights case that he was wrongfully arrested, and this isn't solid enough for that.

 

[Younggun]

I Didn't Beat the Ride - Illegal Knife + CHL + Concealed Handgun = Jail + Charg

Maybe we can help a brotha out.

 

[RstyShcklfrd]

I seriously hope everything works out okay for you.

 

[Stumpy]

I Didn't Beat the Ride - Illegal Knife + CHL + Concealed Handgun = Jail + Charg

Thank you for your service in this fight. Let us know if we can help. I will keep you in my prayers.


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[RetArmySgt]

Let us know if you need anything.

 

[JColumbus]

This happens too much. Wish you the best of luck and, although it wouldn't be much, I'd donate if you need it. God bless.

 

[macshooter]

I knew the risk of being this test case and threw my hat over the fence believing I was not doing anything wrong and shouldn't be arrested.

I may have put the cart before the horse but I didn't see anyone else willing to be the horse.

Shit man, all that just to win a goddamn argument on a forum? J/K Well you'll become case law now I suppose and we will find out for sure what the law is. You gotta lotta balls doing that at the capital, though it's not the battle I would choose to fight. Best of luck.

 

[robocop10mm]

Let that be a lesson for all; A CHL is exactly that, a Concealed HANDGUN License. Some States have knives covered w/in their handgun license laws. Texas does not. Whether the "travelling" exception is applied or not remains to be seen. Yes Travis County is THE most liberal County in Texas. That may actually work against you. Remember, Liberall = Hoplophobic.

You would have a better shot at dismissal if you had a medical marihuana card and less than 2 ounces of weed.

 

[macshooter]

Hoplophobic.

Good word.

 

[matefrio]

Let that be a lesson for all; A CHL is exactly that, a Concealed HANDGUN License. Some States have knives covered w/in their handgun license laws. Texas does not. Whether the "travelling" exception is applied or not remains to be seen. Yes Travis County is THE most liberal County in Texas. That may actually work against you. Remember, Liberall = Hoplophobic.

You would have a better shot at dismissal if you had a medical marihuana card and less than 2 ounces of weed.

You're a glass half empty type aren't ya?

 

[cbigclarke]

You're a glass half empty type aren't ya?

I wish i had a glass is big as yours

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[FrEaK_aCcIdEnT]

Godspeed Sir! This case will be referenced for years to come. I too hope this turns out in your favor.

 

[Tejano Scott]

I personally know Matefrio and I'd like to make a few observations:

1) First and foremost, we couldn't have asked or hand-picked a better test case for this. He is educated, generous to our community, professional, calm, non tinfoil hat wearing, religious, politically active, and respectful.

2) The law is actually clear on this point and, as an attorney, I believe wholeheartedly that he is correct in his interpretation. We could certainly debate intent, but not content.

3) We all owe him a debt of gratitude. This isn't the kind of guy who is going to roll over the first opportunity he has to plea bargain his case to a result he can live with. I can't say that about a lot of folks. He is a principled person who has his eye on the welfare of the entire community, not just himself.

4) In addition to thanking him, we will be taking donations soon to fund his fight for ALL OF OUR rights. This will be an expensive endeavor, but he has put his money, freedom, and CHL where his mouth is. We will be asking for your support- financially, prayers, writing congressmen, etc.

5) How absolutely appropriate and symbolic for his arrest to have taken place inside the State Capitol building. You got brass balls sir.


I literally can't say enough good things about Matefrio. If you've ever met him, then you will surely know- we have the right person testing this case. Lets all show him the love and support him relentlessly during this time.

 

[deemus]

I Didn't Beat the Ride - Illegal Knife + CHL + Concealed Handgun = Jail + Charg

When I read it, the brass balls thing came to mind.

This will interesting to have a view from the inside.