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Carrying a Concealed Weapon

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In many states individuals have the right to carry a concealed weapon, provided they have met the criteria outlined by the state to do so. Charges of carrying a concealed weapon typically occur when an individual is in possession of a concealed weapon without meeting the state requirements or in a state where concealed weapons are not permitted. In addition a charge of carrying a concealed weapon in a restricted area such as a school, courthouse, police station, legislative building, college or university, bar or location that serves alcohol or near a jail or correction facility can also occur.

Carrying A Concealed Weapon Penalties

There are very specific incidences where carrying concealed weapon charges are considered misdemeanors. In these situations the individual had possession of a concealed weapon but typically there was no other crime committed. In cases where a concealed weapon is present and there is the commission of any type of crime the charge is automatically increased to a felony.

Possible Penalties

  1. Fines
  2. Loss of the license to carry a concealed weapon
  3. Jail time

Carrying A Concealed Weapon Sentencing

As a misdemeanor charge most judges will consider any mitigating factors as well as the specific situation surrounding the charges. Generally first time offenses will be sentenced with fines and possible related classes or re-testing for a concealed weapon permit. Repeat offenses can result in felony charges, especially in situations where another type of crime occurred. The sentence will be significantly enhanced if there was any type of drugs, violence or injury, or if the individual is a convicted felon.

Get Legal Help For Carrying A Concealed Weapon

Ensuring that you have the best possible legal representation with these types of charges is important. Not only can a guilty verdict impact your ability to carry a concealed weapon in the future but it can also possibly cause problems with employment or future career opportunities.

Carrying a Concealed Weapon: Fines and Jail by State

Penalties Vary Greatly by Case! These are General Guidelines Only!

StateAvg. FinesAvg. JailAvg. ProbationOther
Alabama50 -5006 monthsVaries by CaseTime served in county jail or doing hard labor.
AlaskaNone ListedNoneNonethere is no law against carrying concealed weapons in Alaska
Arizona$50 to $100max 1 year2 yearsNot Available
Arkansas150 flat0 to overnight 2 years Not Available
California150-500Varies Widely by Case3 years maxNot Available
Coloradon.a.Varies Widely by CaseVaries by CaseCan carry concealed firearmhandgun, with permit
Connecticutup to $1,000up to 1 year30 daysLoss of, or unable to obtain, gun license
Delaware1000no more then 30 days2 yearsNot Available
FloridaUpto $1000Upto 12 monthsVaries by CaseNot Available
GeorgiaVaries by Case2-5 yearsVaries by CaseFor the first offense, he or she shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; and second offense guilty of a felony
Hawaii10005 years12 monthssuspended weapon license
Idahofine not to exceed one thousand dollars30 days at most1 yearthey dont have strict gun laws so you can carry it as you are
Illinois250weekends3 yearsNot Available
Indianaup to $25003-6 yearsup to 3 years depending on type of weaponJudge may order community service and the defendant may be banned from holding a license for a concealed weapon.
IowaVaries by CaseVaries Widely by CaseVaries by CaseIt is not illegal to carry a concealed weapon in Iowa if you have a permit; please specify.
Kansas25005 yearsVaries by CaseNot Available
Kentucky500Monday to 366 days jail1 year$25 payable to the clerk of the District Court.,Five years from the date of issuance unless suspended or revoked
LouisianaNot more than $500.00Not more than 6 monthsVaries by CaseNot Available
Mainefine not to exceed one thousand dollars30 -60 days 3 years40 hours
Maryland$250 and not exceeding $2,500 30 days and not exceeding 3 years up to 2 yearsNot Available
Massachusettsup to 500a weekend for first offense 4 years Not Available
MichiganNo more than $100no more than 90 days2 year probationNot Available
Minnesota150 flatVaries Widely by Case1 year Not Available
Mississippinot more than $5000max 2 years 3 yearsNot Available
Missouriup to $ 1001 week2 years maxNot Available
Montanaamount not to exceed $500Imprisoned in the county jail for a term not to exceed 6 months Varies by CasePrevious convition of concealed weapon shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisoned in the state prison for a period not exceeding 5 years, or both.
Nebraska50090days5 yearscommunity service
Nevada$2,500.00.Not more than 5 yearsVaries by CaseNot Available
New Hampshire250-30030-90 days2 yearsNot Available
New Jerseynot more than $2500not more than 5 yearsVaries by CaseNot Available
New Mexico150-250Varies Widely by Case2 yrsNot Available
New YorkVaries by Case1-15 years Varies by CaseNot Available
North Carolina250 flat rate Varies Widely by Case2-5 years Not Available
North DakotaNo more then 300 dollars1 to 3 years3 yearsNot Available
Ohio1000 maxmax 6 mon4-3 years Not Available
Oklahoma2502 weekends1 yearNot Available
Oregon$2,500 max6 months maxVaries by CaseThis is a class B misdemeanor and these are the max penalities for this crime
Pennsylvania100001 - 10 yearsVaries by CaseNo voting, No license to carry a firearm
Rhode Island$100+Varies Widely by CaseVaries by CaseConviction of a felony
South Carolinaup to $10,000.00up to 10 yearsVaries by Caseconfiscation of firearm
South Dakota150 flatVaries Widely by Case2 years maxNot Available
Tennessee10001 yearVaries by Casefelony
Texas10$ for the price of the licenseVaries Widely by Case1 yearNot Available
Utah$100 - $25008 months to 16 years8 to 60 monthsAll information can be found at http://www.sentencing.state.ut.us/
Vermontif the weapon is intended to harm someone up to $200, not illegal to carry concealed weapon in Vermont otherwise. if the weapon is intended to harm someone up to two years, not illegal to carry concealed weapon in Vermont otherwise. Varies by CaseNot Available
Virginiaup to $2,500up to 12 monthsVaries by CaseCarrying a Concealed Weapon offense in Virgina is a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
Washington2500-3000 $3 years1 yearNot Available
West VirginiaNAupto 1 YearVaries by CaseNot Available
Wisconsinfine of not more than $1,000 or $500-$10,000 if falsely represented. 90 daysVaries by CaseFirst, all licensees would be required to carry their license document while carrying their weapon, or face a possible forfeiture of $25.
Wyoming1000003yearsVaries by CasePassport canceled

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