Student Accused of Weapon Possession
Posted on Sep 18, 2011 1:45pm PDT
A student in the Fort Meyers, Florida area has reportedly been accused of weapon possession charges. According to reports the student was found with an electronic weapon and BB gun in his car on school grounds. Now, he has formally been charged with possessing a weapon on school grounds. He commented that he had the weapons with him for protective purposes. The charge is punishable by up to five years in prison.
Weapon possession charges can be incredibly serious and result in consequences such as jail time and more depending on the situation. It's important that you understand what you are being charged with and how you should go about resolving this matter. You do have rights to protect during this difficult time and options to do so. Begin the process of moving forward with your life. It's in your best interest to work with a criminal defense lawyer who will understand your case and be able to guide you through this difficult process. A defense attorney will know how to deal with court proceedings and any other aspects necessary. You can count on a defense lawyer to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights. Please take some time today to contact a criminal defense attorney and begin discussing the details of your case.
