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

A court is debating whether a Hydro Flask can be classified as a "dangerous weapon" in an assault case, stirring up a heated discussion about what really defines danger.

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