A 7-year-old Catawba County, N.C., boy has been charged with two felonies which could result in forcing the youngster to perform hundreds of hours of community service if he’s convicted.

The boy’s mother, Cherry Robbins, told My Fox 8 that she was shocked to learn that her little boy may be a felon after a innocent accident occurred back in February. Robbins says the supposed crime occurred when her son was playing with his BB gun outside their rural home, and accidentally hit some cars with his BB gun as he aimed for an abandoned home across the street.

Robbins said she called police immediately upon learning that her son, Sam Grant, had accidentally hit two cars. Robbins said one of the cars driver’s did not want to press charges and the police officer who came out to investigate was opposed to charging the youngster with anything as well.

However, a letter arrived at the Robbins’ home weeks later, which explained that the 7-year-old was officially being charged with two felonies, including unlawful use of a firearm. The boy’s father, Ray Robbins, disputes such a charge.

“It’s not a firearm, it’s a BB gun,” Mr. Robbins objected.

Grant is supposed to appear before a judge on Friday, while the youngster is on spring break.

Ms. Robbins said, “On Friday when they read the charges to him, how is he supposed to understand that? He’s seven.”

If the youngster is convicted, he could face hundreds of hours of community service, probation and felony record.

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