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Columbus Concealed Carry Lawyer
Under Ohio law, carrying concealed weapons charges are treated as serious offenses. A person may face a felony level offense if caught carrying a weapon or a dangerous ordinance concealed about their person without a license. Contact Attorney Adam Burke for a free consultation to understand the charges against you at (614) 280-9122.
To begin, it is important to know that the state of Ohio allows its citizens to carry concealed firearms, as long as they have a license to carry.
Ohio Carrying Concealed Weapons Law
Specifically, 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 deadly weapon which is not a handgun
- A handgun which is not a dangerous ordinance
- A dangerous ordinance.
Additionally, if you 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.
Penalties for Carrying Concealed Weapons
- As a misdemeanor, you could face up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine due to this charge.
- For a 5th degree felony, you may serve 6 to 12 months in prison (with up to $2,500 in fines)
- For a 4th degree felony, you may serve 6 to 18 months in prison (with up to $5,000 in fines)
- For a 3rd degree felony, you will serve 1 to 5 years in prison (with up to $10,000 in fines)
Furthermore, 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, OH Concealed Carry Attorney
With this in mind, if you have been arrested for violating concealed carry laws in Ohio, contact Attorney Adam Burke. You can discuss the facts of your case and come up with a defense strategy. Contact Attorney Adam Burke for your free consultation at (614) 280-9122.