Dangerous Weapons Flashcards
The carrying a dangerous weapon statute covers what 2 distinct offenses
- A person may not carry a per se weapon listed
- A person may not carry an unlisted weapon if he is being arrested under a warrant, or without a warrant for breach of the peace.
What are the two elements of carrying a dangerous per se weapon?
- The person knowingly carried on their person or under their control in a vehicle
- One of the listed weapons
What are the 9 listed per se knives?
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Ballistic
Locked knife to be drawn in locked position (device or case)
Automatic spring in handle that releases blade over 1.5 in
Stiletto
Switch
Dagger
Detachable blade
Dirk
Double-edged
Listed per se martial arts weapons
Nunchaku
Zoobow
Klackers
Kung fu sticks
Any weapon consisting of two sticks of wood, plastic or metal connected at one end by a rope, chain or leather
Shuriken
Pointed star like object to injure when thrown
Leather armband with metallic spikes
Cestus
Manrikigusari or chain with weighted ends
Miscellaneous per se weapons
Slungshot
Blowgun
Blackjack
Metallic knuckles
Knuckles similar to metallic knuckles
Right of arrest for carrying a dangerous weapon
Felony
Distinction between possessing and carrying a dangerous weapon
Possession requires control over the item. Carrying involves movement
Can you possess per se weapons at home, office, or elsewhere for legitimate reasons?
Yes you just can’t walk or drive around with a per se weapon
Dirk knife has a long straight blade typically over __ inches
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How the suspect _____ and ____ a knife is a key consideration in whether a knife is considered a stabbing weapon
carries and stores
Dirk knives, have a blade that
Folds into the handle
Is expandable baton similar to what police carry a per se dangerous weapon or considered a blackjack
No
What is the purpose of the part of the statute regarding weapons possessed during arrest?
To discourage carrying a weapon that might be used against arresting officers
What is the one dangerous weapon that people are not prohibited from selling
Slungshot
Where may slungshot be sold?
To clubs conducting sporting events
What is the strongest action for a manufacture or sale of dangerous weapons?
Confiscate and complaint
It is illegal to sell or offer to sell any arrowhead used for hunting to any person under the age of
15
Right of arrest for selling or offering to sell an arrowhead to anyone under 15
1st offense fine 100 and confiscate
2nd offense 500 and confiscate
3rd offense jail 6m-1yr and fine
Who is allowed to use a crossbow?
Someone that is permanently disabled to the degree where he cannot operate a conventional bow. The disability must be certified by a physician
Nobody, besides law enforcement is allowed to carry a weapon at a school unless they have
Written permission
Right of arrest for carrying a weapon on school grounds
Complaint. If in presence and breach of peace, arrest
Right of arrest for entering or attempting to enter a secure area of an airport or the cabin of an airplane while knowingly possessing or concealing a cutting device or weapon
Felony
Any weapon consisting of two sticks of _____, ______ or _____ connected at one end by a rope, chain or leather is a dangerous per se martial arts weapon
Wood, plastic or metal
Is a slungshot a per se dangerous weapon
Yes
Is a blowgun a per se weapon
Yes
A knife with a locking mechanism is not enough for a person weapon. It must have a _______ or _____ that allows the blade to be drawn in a locked position.
Device or case
Is a billy club a per se weapon
No
Are all knuckles a per se weapon or do they have to be metallic knuckles?
Any knuckles that could be used with the same effect as metallic knuckles