Possession of a Deadly Weapon on School Property Statute and Penalty

Have you been arrested and charged with possession of a deadly weapon on school property in Baltimore County or any school in Maryland?  You need to contact the Weapons Criminal Defense Attorney, G. Randolph Rice, Jr., at 410-288-2900. As a Baltimore based criminal defense attorney we have helped clients with their weapons charges.  Let the experience of attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr., go to work for your in the Courtroom.
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If you are convicted of possessing a deadly weapon on school property, you could face a maximum penalty of 3 years and/or $1,000.00 fine.  
CRIMINAL LAW  
TITLE 4.  WEAPON CRIMES  
SUBTITLE 1.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
Md. CRIMINAL LAW Code Ann. § 4-102  (2011)
§ 4-102. Deadly weapons on school property 

   (a) Exceptions. -- This section does not apply to:

   (1) a law enforcement officer in the regular course of the officer's duty;

   (2) a person hired by a county board of education specifically for the purpose of guarding public school property;

   (3) a person engaged in organized shooting activity for educational purposes; or

   (4) a person who, with a written invitation from the school principal, displays or engages in a historical demonstration using a weapon or a replica of a weapon for educational purposes.

(b) Prohibited. -- A person may not carry or possess a firearm, knife, or deadly weapon of any kind on public school property.

(c) Penalty. --

   (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $ 1,000 or both.

   (2) A person who is convicted of carrying or possessing a handgun in violation of this section shall be sentenced under Subtitle 2 of this title.