Mike Huckabee’s son, David, was arrested at the Little Rock National Airport about 5:30 a.m. this morning for having a handgun in carry-on luggage while preparing to board a plane. The gun was found during routine security screening.

“It was a mistake,” said police Lt. Terry Hastings. “It happens all the time. He just forgot he had it.” He said airport security said such forgetfulness occurs three or four times a year at the airport.

Huckabee was arrested and taken for a short period to a North Little Rock holding facility. He then appeared before District Judge Lee Munson and pleaded guilty to having a gun in a prohibited place. He was sentenced to a year in jail, suspended, and one year of supervised probation. He was ordered to perform 10 days of community service (this can be “bought” for $100) and assessed $605 855 in fine and costs. After the court appearance, he went through processing at the County Jail and was released.

Hastings said Huckabee has a concealed weapon permit and was carrying a Glock .40-caliber loaded with eight rounds.

Police confiscated the gun. A court spokesman said Huckabee could petition for return of the gun after the 30-day appeal period on the conviction had expired, reports the Arkansas Times.