19 Dec Maryland student charged after giving pot brownie to teacher

On behalf of Jack B. Rubin, PA posted in Drug Charges on Friday, December 19, 2014.

On Dec. 10, a 17-year-old student at a Maryland high school was taken into custody after he was accused of giving his teacher a brownie with marijuana in it. The teacher assumed that the brownie contained marijuana after she began to act abnormally and felt unwell.

Authorities claimed that the male student told them that he panicked when the teacher asked for a piece. He reportedly gave her a portion without telling her that it contained marijuana. The student’s girlfriend was also given a portion. The teacher was ultimately taken to a hospital via ambulance as a precaution where she was treated before being released. Both the male student and his girlfriend were also examined.

The teen is facing charges of second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, CDS administer marijuana and CDS distribution. The report stated that he was released from police custody to a guardian.

Being accused of drug offenses as a juvenile could lead to harsh penalties, and he or she may also face other consequences that could impact his or her future. For example, they may be ineligible to receive student loans for college, lose admittance to the school of their choice or even lose their jobs. However, in some situations, an attorney may negotiate an agreement with the prosecution that results in a dismissal or reduction of charges from the defendant’s record if he or she completes certain requirements. For instance, a defendant may be required to take drug treatment classes or complete a certain number of community service hours.

Source: Odenton-Severn Patch, “Pot-Laced Brownie Sickens Teacher; Teen Charged: Police“, Deb Belt, December 10, 2014