12-Year-Old Arrested for Pot Brownie Incident at Elementary School

Authorities and school administrators discovered that several students became sick after eating brownies that had marijuana in them. Police and fire department personnel first arrived at the school when one student came to the main office complaining of breathing difficulties, nausea and feeling dizzy. Soon six more students arrived at the office with similar symptoms. One of the children told authorities that they had all eaten a brownie that had pot in it. One of the students, 12 years old, allegedly brought the marijuana-laced brownie to the school and shared it with several other students while they were on the school's field. One of the kids said they asked the 12-year-old why it tasted funny and that is when the other students, aged 10 through 12, discovered that it had the drug in it. All the students were taken to a local hospital for observation and treatment. Drug tests were also run.

After the students were treated, school administrators searched the 12-year-old's locker and confiscated a backpack. Reports state that a small bag of marijuana was found in the backpack which belonged to the boy who brought the brownie to the school. The student was arrested two days after the incident for charges of marijuana possession on campus. He was returned to his parents' custody after being processed since he is a minor. School officials stated that the student will not be returning to their school. Has your child been accused of a crime? Consult with a criminal defense lawyer about what your rights are in a juvenile crime case.

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When an individual under the age of 18 is charged with a criminal offense they are usually either released back into their parents' custody under probation or held at a juvenile detention center. A minor accused of committing a particularly serious crime such as rape, felony assault or battery or homicide may be treated as an adult. Juvenile court proceedings are different from criminal courts and it is important that you know how this system works. A defense attorney at The Law Offices of Barney B. Gibbs understands how important it is to get the best outcome possible in juvenile cases. The firm works hard to help protect the client's future and prevent harsh punishment. Contact the dedicated legal team at the firm today to schedule a free initial consultation.