On July 13, 1984, the defendant Norman Singleton, was arrested on a subway train in Manhattan for allegedly possessing metal knuckles in violation of Penal Law § 265.01 (1). The defendant moves for an order dismissing the charge. He contends that the item said by arresting officer to be metal knuckles is nothing more than "a bracelet which [defendant wore] around his wrist and arm." The motion is denied.
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