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Editor: Tampa Criminal Attorneys
Profession: Tampa Defense Attorneys

Category: Criminal Law

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

FACTS: 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).