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Are there any weapons that cant kill or be defined as a deadly weapon by law?
No. Absolutely anything (other than your bare hands) that can be"converted" into something that can be used as an offensive instrument can be classified as a "weapon" under the meaning of the law. This includes ANYTHING!
Does Pennsylvania have a stand your ground law?
In 2011 Pennsylvania passed the Castle Doctrine, that includes stand-your-ground rights to any place you have the right to be. There are some exceptions to this law. For example the an individual cannot use deadly force and invoke stand your ground law unless the aggressor produces or shows a deadly weapon. The law was modeled on Florida's SYGL, but LE officials requested the deadly weapon amendment. Which Florida does not have within their SYGL.
Are scissors a deadly weapon by law?
Yes they are if they are used to assualt another person,they may also be considered a deadly weapon if you are carring them on you in anticipation of using them for assaulting someone...By Law in most States a deadly weapon can be any objectthat could inflict bodily injury to someone when used for assaulting them, these can be such objects as high heel shoes,steel toe boots,scissors,straight razors,letter openers,box knives,two prong grilling forks,butter knives,the mini-wooden baseball bats,and a deluge of other items.
Can you carry a survival knife in Arizona?
All local city and county knife laws were pre-empted by Senate Bill 1153 which was signed into Law on 4/28/10. Local municipalities cannot make knife laws, only the State can. There is no specific length limitation. A person cannot carry a concealed knife or weapon, except a pocket knife, manufactured and used for the purpose of offense and defense.
What subconscious and conscious factors or pressures may be at work when an officer uses deadly force?
In my opinion... I believe that they are wondering if the person they are attempting to arrest is going to pull a weapon out. May not be for all of the law enforcement officers, if any.
Are switchblades considered deadly weapons?
Almost anything can be considered a deadly weopon, but the switchblade has a special place in the hearts (pun unintended) of the Law makers in most countries as a deadly weopon due to its blade length, concealability, and high speed mode of deployment.
Is a kick a hit?
Under criminal law, ANY striking, by ANY part of the body is considered a"blow." Kicking would most assuredly fall under this category. Moreover, if the kick were delivered while wearing a shoe or a boot, it might even be considered felony assault with a deadly weapon.
What are the ratings and certificates for Deadly Law - 1995?
Deadly Law - 1995 is rated/received certificates of: USA:R
What would be considered a federal law?
Any law passed by the federal government, as opposed to the states, would be considered a federal law.
Is a 4 inch knife a concealed weapon?
It depends on your state laws. In general, any knife, or any object that can be used as a weapon can be a concealed weapon. However, most states specify length requirements for what can or can't be legally carried as a weapon. In Tennessee, the law makes it illegal to carry a knife of 4 inches or more as a weapon.
What are the Kentucky knife laws?
Knife laws in Kentucky are as follows. A knife is considered a concealed deadly weapon if it is kept in your pocket or other area where the object is covered. You may carry a Ordinary pocket knife / hunting knife on your person and in your pocket by law. Though no law exists defining ordinary pocket knife / hunting knife leading people to be charged anyways. Balisong's and switchblades are not specifically prohibited by law but are frowned upon. To carry your knife unconcealed you may carry it in a knife sheath that is on your belt with your shirt not covering it. You may also carry your knife in your pocket if it is in the box and you have the receipt on you. -Information Derived from - Personal experience and arrest for carrying a concealed deadly weapon.
Is tailgating assault with a deadly weapen?
If it is ever brought to court and this is specifically what the prosecution decides to charge you with it can be. This all basically comes down to how a judge and lawyers interpret the law and how they interpret your intent. Because the definition of assault can vary slightly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction lets use this generalization as our definition: a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm. Tailgating may be construed by legal officials as careless driving or an act of trying to run somebody off the road. Which in the case of tailgating another driver that you may be angry at can be defined as assault, or an attempt there of. In the past cars have been described in a court of law as a deadly weapon. To use your car in a way that can kill someone would be to make it a deadly weapon. The use of a car as a deadly weapon is not a rarity in the criminal justice system. So if you put these two definitions together you can see how the law may see tailgating as assault with a deadly weapon. However, the prosecution must show that you had intent to injure or intimidate the other driver rather than this just being a case of bad careless driving.
