State v. Vetter

CROTHERS, Justice.

[¶ 1] Alois Vetter appeals the district court’s judgment entered after a jury convicted him of aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon. Vetter argues a vehicle is not a dangerous weapon under the plain language of N.D.C.C. § 12.1-01-04(6). We affirm, concluding a vehicle may be considered a dangerous weapon under N.D.C.C. § 12.1-01-04(6) and sufficient evidence supports Vetter’s conviction.

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[¶ 2] Vetter owns rental property in West Fargo, North Dakota. Brian Hemp-hill, the victim, was a prior tenant. Vetter and Hemphill developed a confrontational relationship. On…