FISHER, Associate Judge:
Following a bench trial, appellant J.W. was found "involved" in possessing the implements of crime. D.C.Code § 22-2501 (2012 Repl.). On appeal, he contends that this statute does not apply to the bolt cutters he possessed and, therefore, the government failed to prove the offense charged. We agree.
I. Factual and Statutory Background
At approximately 3:45 a.m. on July 1, 2012, Metropolitan Police Department Officer Perry...
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