State of Connecticut v. John William Davis, Jr.

Summary

The court held that the evidence was sufficient to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant lacked a valid pistol permit, even though the state did not present direct evidence regarding every possible temporary permit. Direct evidence that the defendant lacked a renewable state permit and a New Haven temporary permit, combined with circumstantial evidence of his flight, disposal of the gun, and possession of a stolen firearm, supported the convictions. The court also rejected the claim that the state had to prove that the other occupant of the vehicle lacked a permit because the defendant had exclusive control of the firearm.