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A quick definition of dangerous weapon:

Term: Dangerous Weapon

Definition: A dangerous weapon is something that can hurt someone very badly. It is against the law to have or use dangerous weapons, especially when committing a crime. Dangerous weapons are different from deadly weapons, which are usually guns or things that can kill people. Dangerous weapons can be anything that can cause serious harm, even if it's not meant to be deadly. For example, a wooden gun can be considered a dangerous weapon if it makes people feel scared.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A dangerous weapon is an object that can cause serious harm or injury to someone. Possession or use of dangerous weapons is often illegal under federal and state laws. Crimes committed with dangerous weapons usually result in higher sentencing. The term "dangerous weapon" is broader than "deadly weapon," which usually refers to guns and other lethal objects. Dangerous weapons can include objects that are not inherently lethal but can still cause harm.

Examples:

  • A knife
  • A baseball bat
  • A stun gun
  • A wooden gun

The first three examples are objects that are commonly recognized as dangerous weapons. They can cause serious harm or injury if used improperly or with intent to harm someone. The fourth example, a wooden gun, may not seem like a dangerous weapon at first glance. However, in McLaughlin v. United States, the Supreme Court found that a wooden gun could be considered a dangerous weapon if it created fear of danger. This illustrates how the definition of a dangerous weapon can be broader than just objects that are inherently lethal.

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[] baddestbunny
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23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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Oooooo me too
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omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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windyMagician
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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