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TexasNative wrote:
Let them understand the risks and decide if they want to accept them, rather than implying that there's virtually no risk.
It's private property. I have provided code section and legal definition, as well as my own knowledge understanding of private property law to support. One SINGULAR instance of case law does not create an impenetrable legal barrier.
Is there risk? Sure. There's risk every time you set foot out your front door.
Peter nap's response is really the one that makes more sense than anyone else's (after mine). Sometimes I think some of you are afraid of your own shadows because the law "could" be interpreted one way or another, but it just isn't so.
The burden of proof would fall on the officer in court. Aside from the very unlikely opportunity for it to occur, here's how I foresee it happening:
Judge: Officer, you arrested this man for illegally carrying a concealed handgun, correct?
LEO: That's correct, your honor.
Judge: And how did you know he was carrying this weapon concealed?
LEO: I was investigating a residential alarm call and saw him walking nearby and stopped him. I asked him who he was and if he was armed.
Judge: And what was his response?
LEO: He said he was armed and it was concealed without a permit.
Judge: Where were you when this happened?
LEO: On the sidewalk in front of the apartment complex.
Judge: And were you able to determine if the suspect was a resident of the apartments?
LEO: Yes, your honor, he is.
Judge: Case dismissed.
I am not nearly as alarmist about my rights as I guess some of you are. If you want to take one case and build an entire dominion of law around it, more power to you.
I doubt it, but I'm far from an expert in this field.
I have provided my perspective from that of someone who is
INTIMATELY familiar with real-estate and property law, and what does and does not constitute
PRIVATE property.
Do whatever you want. It's obvious that you're concerned for this young man's legal safety, but you don't give him anything other than alarmist "They're gonna get you if you do it" rigmarole.