Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

You left out many details that affect the answer. Where was he carrying it? How big was it? How was he carrying out? How old is he? Does he have a criminal or juvenile record? Depending on the details you omitted the answer could be yes or no.

Carrying a knife where? IS it illegal at: School, YES. Inside courthouse, YES. At most government facilities, YES. While purchasing marijuana/drugs, YES. While threatening someone with bodily harm, YES. Just walking down the street, NO.

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See O.C.G.A. 16-11-101- Whether a knife is illegal, i.e. used as a weapon by a minor is a jury question. If you know someone who is facing this type of charge, hire a lawyer if possible. Obviously some knives are not questionable, i.e. pocket knives, scouting knives, etc. However, if you have a minor is carrying around a hunting knife that is a different story entirely.

Equally important, is how, when, and where the minor obtained the knife.

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