The state has appealed from an order dismissing a charge of carrying a dangerous weapon, Iowa Code §§ 702.7; 724.4. The narrow issue presented is whether brass knuckles are "dangerous weapons" under the definition of section 702.7. We hold it is an issue for the fact-finder whether they are "capable of inflicting death" as required by the statutory definition. Accordingly we reverse the order...
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