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Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 18.35A
Definition Of Switchblade Knife
The term “switchblade knife” means a knife which has a blade that opens automatically
by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife.
Provenance
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- illinoiscourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-20
- Edition
- 2026-08-19
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