The distinctive scent of cannabis coming from a 15-year-old at the Godby High School in Tallahassee, Fla. sparked a teacher to lead the pupil to the administrator’s office, where a check of his backpack revealed illegal weed and a loaded 9 mm handgun.
The 15-year-old has been charged with possession of cannabis and possession of a firearm on school property.
Possessing or discharging a weapon on or near school property in Florida is a second-degree felony and can mean up to 15 years in prison, per Rossen Law Firm.
The penalty differs for other states. In Ohio, for example, Maher Law reports that “state residents must be at least 21 years old to obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
A student or minor who is charged with possessing a concealed weapon in a school building or on school grounds will potentially face a number
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