eye95
Well-known member
OC in Alabama is exploding. Less than a year ago we numbered fewer than a dozen. We now have hundreds, from all over the State, OCing on a regular basis.
The downside is that the issue is being put front and center on the radar of departments that will not tolerate it. And those departments are throwing a LE tantrum, pulling out the stops to harass OCers even though they know the case to be a loser.
One of our members was just sent this email from the chief of police:
The quoted language is from 13A-11-52. Several cases in Alabama have made it crystal clear that folks cannot be charged under -52. If the prosecutor did the most cursory review of case law on -52, he'd know this.
He is either incredibly incompetent, incredibly dense, or incredibly malicious--possibly all three. This case represents the grossest violations of the rights of a carrier in Alabama yet.
Mike, I hope you read this post. I'd sure like to hear your thoughts on it.
The downside is that the issue is being put front and center on the radar of departments that will not tolerate it. And those departments are throwing a LE tantrum, pulling out the stops to harass OCers even though they know the case to be a loser.
One of our members was just sent this email from the chief of police:
The investigation is complete, the prosecutor has reviewed the case and the magistrate has issued a misdemeanor warrant for your arrest. The charge is"Carrying a Pistol on Premises not his Own" and the bond has been set at $300. You may come to the police department and turn yourself in and you will be allowed to sign your own bond and will be given a court date in Municipal Court.
I would appreciate it if you could come in within the next couple days.
The quoted language is from 13A-11-52. Several cases in Alabama have made it crystal clear that folks cannot be charged under -52. If the prosecutor did the most cursory review of case law on -52, he'd know this.
He is either incredibly incompetent, incredibly dense, or incredibly malicious--possibly all three. This case represents the grossest violations of the rights of a carrier in Alabama yet.
Mike, I hope you read this post. I'd sure like to hear your thoughts on it.