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Columbus Concealed Carry Lawyers
If you have been charged with carrying concealed weapons felony charges without a license, you need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to discuss the facts of your case and your options. Contact Attorney Adam Burke of Attorney Adam Burke Llc today for your free consultation at (614) 280-9122.
The Law concerning Carrying Concealed Weapons in Ohio
The state of Ohio allows its citizens to carry firearms with them, as long as they are concealed and as long as they have a license to carry them. It’s considered a felony level offense (or at least a misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances) if you carry a weapon or a dangerous ordinance concealed about your person without a license.
The law states that a person should not carry or have, concealed about the person’s person or concealed and ready at hand, any given below:
a)Â Â Â A deadly weapon which is not a handgun
b)Â Â Â A handgun which is not a dangerous ordinance
c)Â Â Â A dangerous ordinance.
Even if you happen to have a license to carry the weapon, you must declare your weapon if you are stopped by a law enforcement officer. You must also follow certain procedures at such times, or you may be charged with a felony level offense.
Facing Carrying Concealed Weapons Felony Charges in Ohio
Facing carrying concealed weapons felony charges in Ohio is not a difficult task with the help of a lawyer. If no one was harmed, you will not be charged with anything higher than a felony of the 3rd degree. Most of the time, you may be charged with a misdemeanor or a 5th or a 4th degree felony charge.
Penalties for Carrying Concealed Weapons
As a minor misdemeanor, you just have to pay a small fine ($150). For a 5th degree felony, you face 6-12 months in prison and up to $2,500 in fines. For a 4th degree felony, you may face 6-18 months in prison and up to $5,000 in fines. For a 3rd degree felony, you will have to spend 1 to 5 years in prison, and pay up to $10,000 in fines.
The state may also impose additional penalties, like a separate $500 fine in some cases, and your license, if any, may be suspended. 1
Attorney Adam Burke Llc— Columbus Concealed Carry Lawyers
If you have been arrested for carrying concealed weapons felony charges, it is important to know your rights. You should discuss the possible defenses to your charge with an attorney. Contact Attorney Adam Burke Llc today for your free consultation at (614) 280-9122.