Panel considers whether Hydro Flask met dangerous-weapon standard in assault case

Summary

In Commonwealth v. Everly Soto, defense counsel argued an aluminum or Hydro Flask could not fairly be characterized as a dangerous weapon absent evidence of serious injury; the Commonwealth argued that no particular injury threshold is required for 'as used' dangerous-weapon liability and pointed to video and photographic evidence. The court indicated a required-finding motion was allowed for one count earlier and the case was submitted.