People v. David V.

Opinion

CORRIGAN, J.

The juvenile court sustained a petition charging David V. with possession of metal knuckles. On appeal, David argued that the bicycle footrest found in his pocket did not come within the statutory definition of “metal knuckles,” and even if it did there was no proof he possessed it with criminal intent. The Court of Appeal rejected these arguments, and affirmed. We reverse. A cylindrical object like the footrest in this case is not a device *25“worn ... in or on the hand,” under the definition of “metal knuckles” provided in Penal Code section 12020, subdivision (c)(7).

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