Rayshard Brooks Update Info On Case - Some Prior Criminal Acts & Other Facts

This new information that Mr. Brooks is a convicted Felon may change the facts about taking possession of a Taser. In most states convicted Felons can't possess weapons which include Tasers, so he have committed an additional Felony when he stole the taser from the officer. **********NOTE: Georgia statute 16-11-131 considers a "Firearm" includes any handgun, rifle, shotgun, or other weapon which will or can be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or electrical charge =Taser. Having possession of the taser as a felon is another felony.