State v. William V. Saunders
Order:
Supreme Court Case Name:
State v. William V. Saunders
Case Date:
1874
Court Origin:
Circuit - Civil
Cause/Crime:
Carrying an Illegal Weapon
Database - TN Research:
County:
- Smith
Division:
Middle
Number of Pages:
28
Notes / Description:
Saunders was accused of unlawfully carrying a pistol, but plead not guilty. He was charged with simultaneously carrying a belt pistol, a pocket pistol, and a revolver. The case argues that only police officers could carry fire arms at the time.