How can I be charged with the crime of carrying a concealed weapon when the gun was not even loaded?
A gun is considered a weapon even if it is not loaded. It is often difficult to distinguish between loaded and unloaded guns. In the interest of safety the law makes carrying a concealed weapon (that is to carry a gun that is hidden from view) a crime even if it is unloaded. Q: Why am I being charged with the crime of battery when I did not hit him, I only grabbed his arm. A: A criminal battery is defined as the unlawful application of force to the person of another. A hit, punch or kick is not required just an offensive touching of another is considered a battery. Q: I only hit him with a bottle how can I be charged with assault with a deadly weapon. A: A bottle or essentially any instrumentality can be viewed as a deadly weapon as long as its use or intent was to inflict harm to another.
