Because Washington DC has many universities, colleges, and schools, any students who make a minor mistake, whether there was violent intent or not, still could be taken into police custody. The circumstances are similar in a recent case where two DC teenagers were hit with firearm charges after bringing a BB gun to school.
According to law enforcement officials, the DC gun charges stemmed from a scare occurring last Wednesday, when two St. Albans School students were seen in the parking lot with a rifle. Arya Mortazavi, 18, allegedly transported the firearm to the school in a gray Jeep before allowing the unidentified 17 year-old male to handle the weapon before placing it back in the car.
Although police stated that there was no evidence that the two young men intended on using the BB gun for violent purposes, the incident caused three private schools in the area to go into lock down mode. While the situation was being investigated, entry or exit from St. Albans, The National Cathedral School, and Sidwell Friends schools was strictly prohibited. Though no one was injured, and the boys showed no intent of violence, they were still arrested for criminal violations--Mortazavi was charged with violating DC gun regulations by transporting the BB gun to school grounds, while the other teen was accused of illegal gun possession by a minor.
Facing criminal charges is a scary and difficult experience for anyone to go through, especially for juveniles and individuals just over majority age. Conviction on DC gun charges can have serious and permanent consequences, including fines and possible incarceration. To prevent your personal liberties and freedoms from being taken away, it is essential to contact an experienced and aggressive DC gun lawyer immediately. Doing so can not only provide the highest quality legal advice and legal representation, but also help ensure the most positive outcome for your case.
This article is presented by Price Benowitz, LLP, representing clients in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. For more information, please visit our Maryland Gun Lawyer and Virginia Gun Attorney websites.
