Opinion ID: 1886354
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 7

Heading: PFDCF Evidence Sufficient

Text: Our holding in Barnett stands for the proposition that the fact that a firearm is kept in a locked container, for which no key is readily available, is a factor to be considered, along with all other factors, in determining accessibility; but it is not in and of itself dispositive. [49] In this case, the police officers executing the search found the two handguns in a locked safe. Just because no key was recovered from the house or Maddrey during the search does not mean that one did not exist. Moreover, unlike Barnett, the safe with the firearms was found, along with the drugs and paraphernalia, in Maddrey's bedroom, the locus of his illegal drug activity. In addition, the guns were found loaded, along with $2,000 in cash. Under these circumstances, the evidence was sufficient for the jury to reasonably infer that the guns were accessible and available during the course of Maddrey's continuing felonies of Possession with Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine [50] and Maintaining a Dwelling for Keeping Controlled Substances. [51] Accordingly, the evidence was sufficient to support his conviction of PFDCF under section 1447A. [52]