State v. Perez

¶ 12. (dissenting). I respectfully dissent from the majority opinion. I conclude that Perez used a dangerous weapon within the meaning of Wis. Stat. § 968.20(lm)(b).

¶ 13. The majority states that Perez was convicted of "carrying a concealed weapon." While "carrying a concealed weapon" is the label which is conventionally applied to this type of offense and is the title of the statute under which Perez was convicted, see WlS. Stat. § 941.23, the actual statutory language states, "Any person except a peace officer who goes armed with a concealed and dangerous weapon is guilty of a Class A…