Rowan county - Carrying a concealed weapon / gun - Criminal Defense Attorney
North Carolina Carrying a Concealed Weapon or Gun Law and Penalties
In North Carolina, an individual may be allowed to carry a concealed weapon with the proper permit or if the individual falls under one of the exceptions to the appropriate statute, being arrested and charged with the crime of possession of a concealed weapon in North Carolina is a serious offense. The following crimes outline the elements required for conviction and the potential punishments after conviction. In order to obtain a conviction, the State must prove each element beyond a reasonable doubt.
Carrying a Concealed Pistol or Gun
The State must proof that you did:
For the purposes of this crime, the weapon must be completely concealed. However, the question of whether a weapon was concealed is a factual question that must be answered by the jury. For this crime, the weapon also does not have to be directly on the individual, it could be concealed in an area within the close proximity of the individual.
Punishment
If a person is guilty of carrying a concealed weapon, they are guilty under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-269(c):
The State must proof that you did:
Punishment
If a person is guilty of carrying a concealed weapon other than a pistol or gun, they are guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-269(c).
Carrying a Gun Into an Assembly or Establishment Where Alcoholic Beverages are Sold and Consumed
A person is guilty if they:
Punishment
If a person is guilty of carrying a gun into an assembly or establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumer, they are guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-269.3(a).
Defense Strategies
When you work with a local criminal defense strategy, they will be able to assist you in determining the best course of action for your case, whether this means negotiating a plea agreement to avoid a prison sentence or fighting the charges at trial.
If you have a clean record, it is possible the District Attorney may let you take a Gun Safety or Education Course in exchange for the case to be dismissed.
If you are accused of carrying a concealed weapon, you need someone on your side who is interested in getting you out of this situation with minimal impact on your life. Contact our offices today to discuss how we might be able to help.
ARL-Law's main purpose is to obtain the best outcome for our clients.
Please contact ARL-Law at (704) 222-7525 for a FREE consultation.
In North Carolina, an individual may be allowed to carry a concealed weapon with the proper permit or if the individual falls under one of the exceptions to the appropriate statute, being arrested and charged with the crime of possession of a concealed weapon in North Carolina is a serious offense. The following crimes outline the elements required for conviction and the potential punishments after conviction. In order to obtain a conviction, the State must prove each element beyond a reasonable doubt.
Carrying a Concealed Pistol or Gun
The State must proof that you did:
- Willfully and intentionally
- Carry
- Concealed about their person
- A pistol or gun
- While off their own premises and,
- If the weapon is a handgun, the person does not have a concealed handgun permit and
- If the weapon is a handgun, the person is not allowed to carry a handgun as a military permittee
For the purposes of this crime, the weapon must be completely concealed. However, the question of whether a weapon was concealed is a factual question that must be answered by the jury. For this crime, the weapon also does not have to be directly on the individual, it could be concealed in an area within the close proximity of the individual.
Punishment
If a person is guilty of carrying a concealed weapon, they are guilty under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-269(c):
- Class 2 misdemanor if it is their 1st offense
- Class 1 felony if it is their 2nd or subsequent offense
The State must proof that you did:
- Willfully and intentionally
- Carry
- Concealed about their person
- A bowie knife, dirk, dagger, slung shot, loaded cane, metallic knuckles, razor, shurikin, stun gun, or other deadly weapon of like kind
- While off their own premises
Punishment
If a person is guilty of carrying a concealed weapon other than a pistol or gun, they are guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-269(c).
Carrying a Gun Into an Assembly or Establishment Where Alcoholic Beverages are Sold and Consumed
A person is guilty if they:
- Carry into
- Any assembly where an admission fee has been charged or
- Any establishment in which alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed
- A gun, rifle, or pistol
Punishment
If a person is guilty of carrying a gun into an assembly or establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumer, they are guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-269.3(a).
Defense Strategies
When you work with a local criminal defense strategy, they will be able to assist you in determining the best course of action for your case, whether this means negotiating a plea agreement to avoid a prison sentence or fighting the charges at trial.
If you have a clean record, it is possible the District Attorney may let you take a Gun Safety or Education Course in exchange for the case to be dismissed.
If you are accused of carrying a concealed weapon, you need someone on your side who is interested in getting you out of this situation with minimal impact on your life. Contact our offices today to discuss how we might be able to help.
ARL-Law's main purpose is to obtain the best outcome for our clients.
Please contact ARL-Law at (704) 222-7525 for a FREE consultation.
