Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Michael S. Evers, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

November 15, 19781978 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 1375

Summary

The Court affirmed Michael S. Evers' conviction for unlawful carrying of a handgun. It held that Evers' testimony admitting possession did not waive his right to challenge the inventory search, that the custodial arrest was lawful, that the inventory was a valid caretaking function, and that neither the traveler nor business exemptions applied.