Chapter 18- Dangerous Weapons

Question 1

Two types of dangerous charges

Answer 1

• Carrying a per se dangerous weapon
• Possession of a dangerous weapon during a BOP or having a warrant

Question 2

Definition of Carrying

Answer 2

Carried on his person or under control in their vehicle

Question 3

Knives that are covered under dangerous weapons

Answer 3

Stiletto, Dagger, knife being drawn in a locked position, propelled knife, Dirk knife, double edged, automatic spring handle that releases a blade

Question 4

Automatic spring handle knives must have a blade of at least

Answer 4

1.5 inches

Question 5

What is not considered a dangerous weapon anymore

Answer 5

Switchblades

Question 6

Martial Arts weapons that are covered by dangerous weapons

Answer 6

Nanchaku, Zoobow (klackers), Kung Fu Sticks, metal or plastic connected to rope, shruiken (star throwing), leather arm bands, CESTUS

Question 7

Random items that are covered by dangerous weapons (per se)

Answer 7

Slungshot, blow gun, blackjack, metal knuckles, any knuckles of any hard substance

Question 8

What does the defendant have to be arrest for to be charged with this crime with possession of a weapon (non per se)

Answer 8

only warrant arrest

Question 9

Are firearms or other per se weapons covered by the BOP or warrant version of this crime

Answer 9

no

Question 10

BOP or Warrant Elements -

Answer 10

Carrying on person or in vehicle, billy club or other non per se weapon - BOP or on warrant arrest- FELONY

Question 11

Can you possess a Per Se weapon at your house

Answer 11

Yes just not in public

Question 12

What is a dirk knife

Answer 12

has a long straight blade over 7 Inches

Question 13

Is a 5 inch pocket knife per se

Answer 13

no

Question 14

Does a homemade shank with two edges qualify as double edged

Answer 14

yes

Question 15

Thin blade attached to a cane used for stabbing is

Answer 15

Dagger

Question 16

Does a camping knife count as a locking mechanism

Answer 16

No

Question 17

Warrant arrest on a suspect, has a large knife with a serrated edge and stated it was for protection

Answer 17

GOOD

Question 18

Arresting for robbery, then find out they have a warrant and they have a knife on them

Answer 18

no good, arrest wasn’t originally for a warrant

Question 19

Folded knife in a pocket during a BOP

Answer 19

no good - must be ready for use or gestured towards another

Question 20

Officer sees suspect running around with knife out and he darts in front of cruiser, arrested for disorderly

Answer 20

GOOD

Question 21

Spring loaded knife found in the camper inside the back of a moveable vehicle

Answer 21

GOOD - per se

Question 22

Ask suspect to meet you cause they have a warrant, see them with a unsheathed kitchen knife in their backpack

Answer 22

good

Question 23

Manufacture or sale of dangerous weapon ROA

Answer 23

Complaint

Question 24

unlawful sale of crossbow to under 15 ROA

Answer 24

complaint

Question 25

Who is allowed to use a crossbow

Answer 25

people who are permanently disabled who can’t use a regular bow

Question 26

Dangerous Weapon on an airplane or in secure area of an airport ROA

Answer 26

Felony