is the use of nunchucks a felony?

Question

just wanted to know my ex boyfriend is gatting a charge for the use of nunchucks

Answer 1

Yes, in most states it is what they will call a Class II felony since it is recognized as a weapon. An assault with a gun is always a Class I felony and some states will recognize it as a Class I felony. Depending on the class, (which most states have three of) determines the sentencing guidelines the judge should use. If he did a lot of injury to someone they can attach a harder sentence to it and that's sometimes where you hear "great or grievous bodily harm" and the justification for a harder sentence even though it may be a lower class felony.

Answer 2

Yup, I'm told that in some states, nunchucks are considered as deadly weapons, although the idea of being arrested for possession or carrying nunchucks is a bit too much in my opinion, for using it maybe, but possesion? After all, in some states, trying to run a person down with your car is considered an attack with a deadly weapon, so how come no one ever gets arrested for possessing a car? : P

Answer 3

Back in the 70s there were a couple of high-profile robberies and deadly assaults using nunchucku. Some states like California and a couple of others made posession a felony although you could keep them at a licensed school. All states consider them a deadly weapon the second you hit someone with them. Baseball bats are considered sporting equipment UNTIL you hit someone with it, then they are a deadly weapon too. Common sense really.

Bigger question is why did your ex actually use them on somebody?

Answer 4

If they were used to harm somebody yes. Any thing can be considered a weapon if used to do harm. In some states the mere possession of such weapons is a felony. Also, if a person holds a black belt in the martial arts the hands alone are considered a deadly weapon. And the use of a deadly weapon is most definitely a felony.

Answer 5

It is generally considered assault with a deadly weapon if you attack someone with nunchucks. Obviously there may be other charges depending on severity and brutality of the attack. That said I am not a lawyer, so your mileage may vary.

Answer 6

Yes in California.

Answer 7

In California, it is a felony just to possess nunchakus.

Answer 8

It can be in most states. They are considered deadly weapons.

Answer 9

Yes, the term is "ADW". I assume he used it on someone's noggin instead of a tackling dummy, right?

Answer 10

I made some and used them on this fool and it was tite