Is A Sneaker Considered A Weapon In An Armed Assault Case?LegalFaces Directory
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Video Transcript:
A sneaker is a funny thing, in terms of an armed assault and battery in Massachusetts. It's softer than a shoe. So very often, if someone's wearing a sneaker when they kick somebody, it's not treated like an assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. However, if I pick up my sneaker, and I throw it at you...armed assault. I'm Sam Goldberg, lead counsel for criminal defense matters at Altman & Altman, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have 25 years of experience. If you're in trouble and you need someone in your corner, who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.