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What knife laws (statutory law) mean is about more than the legislated law in the United States.  Judicial opinions (case law, common law or judicial precedent) are considered "law" with the same force as statutes.  Here are pertinent case law summaries that provide helpful information on how knife laws in different states have been handled or decided by the court system.  We include valuable notes for the knife owner.  For attorneys representing knife issues we offer suggestions from an experienced criminal lawyer.

New Jersey Supreme Court Case Summary

June 8, 2017

State of New Jersey v. Montalvo
Decided: June 8, 2017

The right of self-defense in a person’s home is expanded.

California Appeals Court Case Summary

June 7, 2017

In re: Gilbert R
211 Cal. App. 4th 514 (2012)

Decided: November 12, 2012

Bias towards closure exception makes knife legal.

Connecticut Supreme Court Case Summary

June 6, 2017

State of Connecticut v. DeCiccio
315 Conn. 79 (2014)
Decided: December 23, 2014

The right to transport knives as a corollary right to a right of self-defense

United States District Court, Eastern District of New York Case Summary

June 5, 2017

United States v. Irazarry
509 F. Supp. 2d 198 (E.D.N.Y. 2007)

Federal judge finds folding utility razor knife not a gravity knife.

Michigan District Court Case Summary

June 5, 2017

Michigan v. Mata
Decided:  January 21, 2003

Kershaw Speedsafe knife not banned by Michigan law prohibiting automatic knives.

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