Does the Law Against Carrying a Dirk or Dagger Violate My Constitutional Right to Bear Arms For Self Defense?
On September 28, 2010, a security guard removed Kenyatta Quinn Mitchell from the San Diego trolley because Mitchell did not have a ticket to ride the trolley. Another guard came to assist and noticed that Mitchell had a concealed knife sticking out from under his sweat shirt.
The police were then summoned to the scene. They arrived and found Mitchell with an eleven inch knife. Mitchell explained that he carried it for self-defense, but that he was on his way to go fishing. He said he also used it for fishing. He had no fishing gear whatsoever with him when arrested.
The case was filed and Mitchell represented himself. He was found guilty of violating the former Penal Code
