Michigan Concealed Weapon Charges: MI Sentencing and Penalties

The state of Michigan does not require a permit for you to purchase shotguns or rifles, but you do need one to own a handgun. Michigan is a “shall-issue” state, which means the permit must be issued as long as the applicant meets certain requirements. Individuals can apply for a license to carry a concealed weapon through the licensing board in the counties where they live. All applicants must be over the age of 21 and have successfully completed a firearms training course.

Michigan Weapons Laws

There are specific places where carrying a concealed weapon is prohibited, regardless of whether the person has a valid license:

All banking institutions
Churches or any other places of worship
Sports arenas
Any entertainment facility with seating of 2,500 or more
Day care facilities
Hospitals
Theaters
Establishments that primarily serve alcoholic beverages on the premises
All school property
Any dormitory or classroom of a university, college or community college

Michigan Concealed Weapons Violations

You are prohibited from possessing your weapon if your blood alcohol level (BAC) is 0.02 or higher. The Michigan concealed weapons violations are listed below:

Type of Crime	Description of the Offense	Jail Time & Amount of Fine
State civil infraction	Failing to possess concealed weapons license when carrying a concealed pistol	$100 fine
State civil infraction	Failing to disclose to a police officer that you are carrying a concealed pistol in your motor vehicle or on your person after being detained by the officer	$500 fine and loss of concealed carry permit for 6 months (for first offense) $1,000 fine and revocation of concealed carry permit (for second offense)
State civil infraction	Carrying a firearm in a prohibited location (first offense)	$500 fine
Misdemeanor offense	Carrying a firearm in a prohibited location (second offense)	$1,000 fine and revocation of concealed carry permit
Class D felony offense	Carrying a firearm in a prohibited location (third offense)	Up to 4 years in prison A fine of up to $5,000
Class E felony offense	Carrying a concealed pistol without a valid permit Carrying a deadly weapon concealed or in any vehicle Carrying a firearm or dangerous weapon with unlawful intent Carrying an illegal weapon, such as a machine gun	Up to 5 years in prison A fine of up to $2,500
Class E felony offense	Certain convicted felons are prohibited from carrying a firearm	Up to 5 years in prison A fine of no more than $5,000

How to Plead When Faced With Criminal Charges

Deciding whether to take your case to trial or work out a plea bargain may largely depend upon the amount of evidence the prosecuting attorney has against you. The district attorney’s office may be willing to offer a plea deal if you agree to plead guilty to a lesser offense. First-time offenders may even be eligible to enter a diversion program and avoid a criminal record altogether. Just remember that pleading guilty will result in being sentenced immediately by the judge.

When to Consult a Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney

No person should ever plead guilty to a crime if he or she is truly innocent. Before making any important decisions about your future, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for advice. The attorney can take a look at what evidence the prosecution has and help you figure out how to proceed.

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