The pistol in the jail

The .22 caliber pocket pistol and a meth pipe were brought in by an inmate

The handgun found in the jail was a German-made Burgo revolver that shoots .22 shorts, similiar to the model pictured here.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The inmate who allegedly smuggled a pistol into a secure area of the jail, also brought in a meth pipe, according to the charging document.
Wakulla County Jail inmate James Hollis was charged last week with smuggling a handgun inside the secure area of the jail, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

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Ask Judge Smith: Where the real people go

By JUDGE LAYNE SMITH

My first boss out of law school had a knack for relating to people just as they were and making everyone feel at ease. He was always polite, used simple language and short sentences, and paid close attention to body language. That skill set served him well, and I do my best to emulate him. When he spoke to juries, he fit right in as one of them.

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Inmate charged with smuggling gun into jail

James Hollis is charged with smuggling contraband and possession of a firearm by a felon

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Wakulla County Jail inmate James Hollis was charged last week with smuggling a handgun inside the secure area of the jail, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The Sun first reported on the situation a couple of weeks ago, but did not name the inmate under investigation because criminal charges hadnโ€™t been filed.

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