State v. Basting

OPINION

STRINGER, Justice.

Defendant Jack Basting challenges his conviction for second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. The circumstances of his conviction arose from a confrontation with his ex-wife’s boyfriend. Jack Basting admits to punching the boyfriend twice in the face, but claims that his fist did not constitute a dangerous weapon. The trial court determined that Basting’s left fist was a dangerous weapon because of Basting’s status as a professional boxer. Likewise, the court of appeals affirmed, again relying on Basting’s professional boxing experience. Under our case law and…