Manuel v. State

Summary

The Court affirmed Manuel’s convictions for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a prohibited person and carrying a concealed deadly weapon. It held that the trial evidence was sufficient because Manuel stipulated his prohibited-person status and the evidence established his knowing possession and concealment of the firearm and ammunition. The Court also held that the discrepancy between the firearm’s caliber in the indictment and at trial was not prejudicial because caliber was not an offense element and the indictment provided adequate notice. The Court approved counsel’s no-merit submission under Rule 26(c) and granted the State’s motion to affirm.