CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON Recent Court Wins

Recent Court Wins

CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON

Case Number: 06-CM-027255; Judge Tom Barber; Date: December 1, 2006

FACTS: Even if your someone without a prior record, if your in possession of a simple pocket-knife, or something even less threatening, you will be charged with a crime by the Tampa International Airport Police if it is found by security.  Tampa International Airport Police arrested the defendant for possessing a key-chain which can double as a brass-knuckle type of weapon.   This client, like so many others was unaware that she was in possession of an item that could be used as a weapon.  The client was given the key-chain years before and simply forgot about it.  Unfortunately, as a result of 9/11 the Tampa International Airport Police have a zero tolerance policy with respects to any item that might qualify as a weapon.   This has created a situation where even the most inocuous set of circumstances results in a criminal charge.

DEFENSE:  The client had no knowledge that the weapon was on her person. 

RESULT:  After discussions with the State Attorney's Office the charge was dismissed (Nolle Prossed).

CASE #06-CM-001587; Judge Tom Barber; Date: April 27, 2006

FACTS:  The defendant was caught with a cane that contained a sword before she boarded a flight to Michigan.

DEFENSE:  The defendant purchased the cane at a flea market and had no knowledge that it contained a hidden blade in the leg.

RESULT:  The State Attorney dropped the charges.

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CASE #03-CM-008914; Judge Joelle Ober; Date: March 2, 2006

FACTS:  The defendant was caught with a filet knife in his luggage before he boarded his flight back to Virginia. 

DEFENSE:  The defendant had no intent to use this knife as a weapon, and the circumstances surrounding its possession made its use evident.

RESULT:  After discussions with the State Attorney’s Office the charge was dropped

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