State v. Perez

¶1. This is a review of a published decision of the court of appeals, State v. Perez, 2000 WI App 115, 235 Wis. 2d 238, 612 N.W.2d 374, affirming an order of the Ozaukee County Circuit Court, Walter J. Swietlik, Judge. The issue presented is whether a person who is convicted of carrying a concealed and dangerous weapon under Wis. Stat. § 941.23 (1997-98)1 has "committed a crime involving the use of the dangerous weapon," as that phrase is used in Wis. Stat. § 968.20(1m)(b), so that a dangerous weapon seized from the person may not be returned.

¶ 2. The circuit court and the court of appeals…