Is it Brandishing a Weapon if Defendant 15 Feet Away?

Depending upon the manner in which defendant exhibits a weapon toward the victim, and defendant’s demeanor, defendant can commit brandishing a weapon even if fifteen feet away from a victim. In the following case, this issue is discussed, as well as a discussion of whether brandishing a weapon is a lesser-included offense of assault with a deadly weapon. To read a short summary of the reported decision from the Fourth Appellate District, please click on the following link – https://www.greghillassociates.com/is-it-brandishing-a-weapon-if-defendant-15-feet-away.html