I am wondering about Washington DC's 3 inch blade limit on knives. The relevant law says:
(b) No person shall within the District of Columbia possess, with intent to
use unlawfully against another , an imitation pistol, or a dagger, dirk, razor,
stiletto, or knife with a blade longer than 3 inches, or other dangerous
weapon.
I'm wondering what effect the "with intent..." clause has on the legality of just carrying a knife with a 3 & 1/2 inch blade if one keeps it in his pocket. Or does the simple fact you have a blade longer than 3 inches establish the intent itself (much the same way having a controlled substance over a certain amount is deemed to constitute intent to distribute)? Is there any case law on this? Any experiences with Metro Police? Thanks.
Kref
(b) No person shall within the District of Columbia possess, with intent to
use unlawfully against another , an imitation pistol, or a dagger, dirk, razor,
stiletto, or knife with a blade longer than 3 inches, or other dangerous
weapon.
I'm wondering what effect the "with intent..." clause has on the legality of just carrying a knife with a 3 & 1/2 inch blade if one keeps it in his pocket. Or does the simple fact you have a blade longer than 3 inches establish the intent itself (much the same way having a controlled substance over a certain amount is deemed to constitute intent to distribute)? Is there any case law on this? Any experiences with Metro Police? Thanks.
Kref
