Client charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon

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Our client was charged with 5 year felony-carrying a concealed weapon.

Here’s the law they were charged with…

MCL750.227 Concealed weapons; carrying; penalty.

Sec. 227.

(1) A person shall not carry a dagger, dirk, stiletto, a double-edged nonfolding stabbing instrument of any length, or any other dangerous weapon, except a hunting knife adapted and carried as such, concealed on or about his or her person, or whether concealed or otherwise in any vehicle operated or occupied by the person, except in his or her dwelling house, place of business or on other land possessed by the person.

(2) A person shall not carry a pistol concealed on or about his or her person, or, whether concealed or otherwise, in a vehicle operated or occupied by the person, except in his or her dwelling house, place of business, or on other land possessed by the person, without a license to carry the pistol as provided by law and if licensed, shall not carry the pistol in a place or manner inconsistent with any restrictions upon such license.

(3) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or by a fine of not more than $2,500.00.

Case Victory

Komorn Law PLLC, is proud to announce another victory and rare outcome in the broken criminal justice system.

Case Background

The allegations in this matter, arose out of a traffic stop by the Sherriff’s Department. It was not a surprise that the case had several issues related to the stop, arrest and seizure of both the accused and the evidence intended to be used at trial.

After raising these issues, and being prepared to proceed with a hearing to address these issues, the state capitulated – or – said another way, they made an offer that we couldn’t refuse.

Important Legal Lesson For Gun Owners

This case represents an important legal lesson for second amendment possessors and advocates.

If you possess a firearm and while transporting it in your vehicle are involved in a traffic stop by the police. You can be assured that the manner or method of that transport will be heavily scrutinized (see below for Michigan firearm transport in vehicle laws).

My client had expressed to me his top priorities for the outcome of this matter, and on that list was his right to preserve his right to possess and own a firearm ( in addition to avoidance of a felony conviction, jail, or similar encumbrances) .

This was based upon concerns for safety at or upon his residence.

The final result and outcome in this matter allowed him to achieve this goal and move on with his life without affecting his future while retaining all of his fundamental rights.

Case Outcome

Client was charged with 5 year felony-Carrying a Concealed Weapon. Client resolved matter by pleading to a reduced charge of an unregistered vehicle and sentenced to a fine. Any and all second amendment rights, including ccw / pistol permit retained and unaffected by this disposition.

Mission Accomplished!

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GUN LAWS in MICHIGAN

As with any law or anything you find on the internet, before you act, one should get their information directly from a government website and/or consult an attorney.

Michigan’s Gun Laws

Licenses are issued at the local level by county clerks. A permit to purchase, a background check and firearms registration are required to buy a handgun from a private individual.

Open carry is legal in Michigan with several restrictions. Open carry is allowed in more places than concealed carry as the restricted areas which can be found in MCL 28.425o apply to concealed carry.

28.425o Premises on which carrying concealed weapon or portable device that uses electro-muscular disruption technology prohibited; “premises” defined; exceptions to subsections (1) and (2); violation; penalties.

Concealed carry is legal in Michigan with a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) and for individuals at least 21 years old who have CCW licenses/permits issued with successful completion of a firearms training.

A Concealed Pistol License (CPL) is issued to residents only, with exceptions for active duty military stationed in Michigan as well as active duty military stationed outside of Michigan.

Each state in the USA has reciprocity laws. Michigan currently recognizes resident permits from all states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico (Note: Before traveling check each states laws for any changes or updates from an official state website).

Michigan is a Castle Doctrine (see Self Defense Act 780.972 below) state. A person may use deadly force, with no duty to retreat, if the individual has an honest and reasonable belief that such force is necessary to prevent the imminent death, great bodily harm or sexual assault to that person or to another individual. Any person who uses a gun legitimately in self-defense has immunity from civil liability.

The Law for a Common Question About Transporting a Firearm in Michigan

Transporting or possessing firearm in or upon motor vehicle

750.227d Transporting or possessing firearm in or upon motor vehicle or self-propelled vehicle designed for land travel; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.

Sec. 227d.

(1) Except as otherwise permitted by law, a person shall not transport or possess in or upon a motor vehicle or any self-propelled vehicle designed for land travel either of the following:

(a) A firearm, other than a pistol, unless the firearm is unloaded and is 1 or more of the following:

(i) Taken down.

(ii) Enclosed in a case.

(iii) Carried in the trunk of the vehicle.

(iv) Inaccessible from the interior of the vehicle.

(b) A pneumatic gun that expels a metallic BB or metallic pellet greater than .177 caliber unless the pneumatic gun is unloaded and is 1 or more of the following:

(i) Taken down.

(ii) Enclosed in a case.

(iii) Carried in the trunk of the vehicle.

(iv) Inaccessible from the interior of the vehicle.

(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $100.00, or both.

THE LINKS to SECTIONS of CHAPTER 750

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 328 of 1931

Chapter XXXVII
FIREARMS

Document	Type	Description
Section 750.222	Section	Definitions.
Section 750.222a	Section	“Double-edged, nonfolding stabbing instrument” defined.
Section 750.223	Section	Selling firearms and ammunition; violations; penalties; “licensed dealer” defined.
Section 750.224	Section	Weapons; manufacture, sale, or possession as felony; violation as felony; penalty; exceptions; “muffler” or “silencer” defined.
Section 750.224a	Section	Portable device or weapon directing electrical current, impulse, wave, or beam; sale or possession prohibited; exceptions; use of electro-muscular disruption technology; violation; penalty; verification of identity and possession of license; prohibited use; definitions.
Section 750.224b	Section	Short-barreled shotgun or rifle; making, manufacturing, transferring, or possessing as felony; penalty; exceptions; short-barreled shotgun or rifle 26 inches or less; short-barreled shotgun or rifle greater than 26 inches; violation of subsection (5) as civil infraction; seizure and forfeiture; applicability of MCL 776.20 to subsection (3).
Section 750.224c	Section	Armor piercing ammunition; manufacture, distribution, sale, or use prohibited; exceptions; violation as felony; penalty; definitions; exemption of projectile or projectile core; rule.
Section 750.224d	Section	Self-defense spray or foam device.
Section 750.224e	Section	Conversion of semiautomatic firearm to fully automatic firearm; prohibited acts; penalty; applicability; “fully automatic firearm”, “licensed collector”, and “semiautomatic firearm” defined.
Section 750.224f	Section	Possession of firearm or distribution of ammunition by person convicted of felony; circumstances; penalty; applicability of section to expunged or set aside conviction; definitions.
Section 750.225	Section	Repealed. 1993, Act 254, Imd. Eff. Nov. 29, 1993.
Section 750.226	Section	Firearm or dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument; carrying with unlawful intent; violation as felony; penalty.
Section 750.226a	Section	Repealed. 2017, Act 96, Eff. Oct. 11, 2017.
Section 750.227	Section	Concealed weapons; carrying; penalty.
Section 750.227a	Section	Pistols; unlawful possession by licensee.
Section 750.227b	Section	Carrying or possessing firearm when committing or attempting to commit felony; carrying or possessing pneumatic gun; exception; “law enforcement officer” defined.
Section 750.227c	Section	Transporting or possessing loaded firearm in or upon vehicle propelled by mechanical means; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Section 750.227d	Section	Transporting or possessing firearm in or upon motor vehicle or self-propelled vehicle designed for land travel; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Section 750.227f	Section	Committing or attempting to commit crime involving violent act or threat of violent act against another person while wearing body armor as felony; penalty; consecutive term of imprisonment; exception; definitions.
Section 750.227g	Section	Body armor; purchase, ownership, possession, or use by convicted felon; prohibition; issuance of written permission; violation as felony; definitions.
Section 750.228	Section	Ownership of pistol greater than 26 inches in length; conditions; election to have firearm not considered as pistol.
Section 750.229	Section	Pistols accepted in pawn, by second-hand dealer or junk dealer.
Section 750.230	Section	Firearms; altering, removing, or obliterating marks of identity; presumption.
Section 750.231	Section	MCL 750.224, 750.224a, 750.224b, 750.224d, 750.227, 750.227c, and 750.227d inapplicable to certain persons and organizations.
Section 750.231a	Section	Exceptions to MCL 750.227(2); “antique firearm” defined.
Section 750.231b	Section	Sale and safety inspection; persons exempt.
Section 750.231c	Section	“Aircraft,” “approved signaling device,” and “vessel” defined; sections inapplicable to approved signaling device; sale, purchase, possession, or use of approved signaling device; violation as misdemeanor; penalties.
Section 750.232	Section	Repealed. 2017, Act 95, Eff. Oct. 11, 2017.
Section 750.232a	Section	Obtaining pistol in violation of MCL 28.422; intentionally making material false statement on application for license to purchase pistol; using or attempting to use false identification or identification of another person to purchase firearm; penalties.
Section 750.233	Section	Pointing or aiming firearm at another person; misdemeanor; penalty; exception; “peace officer defined.”
Section 750.234	Section	Firearm; discharge; intentionally aimed without malice; misdemeanor; penalty; exception; “peace officer” defined.
Section 750.234a	Section	Intentionally discharging firearm from motor vehicle, snowmobile, or off-road vehicle as crime; penalty; exceptions; other violation; consecutive terms; self-defense; “peace officer” defined.
Section 750.234b	Section	Intentionally discharging firearm at dwelling or potentially occupied structure as felony; penalty; exceptions; other violation; consecutive terms; definitions.
Section 750.234c	Section	Intentionally discharging firearm at emergency or law enforcement vehicle as felony; penalty; “emergency or law enforcement vehicle” defined.
Section 750.234d	Section	Possession of firearm on certain premises prohibited; applicability; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Section 750.234e	Section	Brandishing firearm in public; applicability; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Section 750.234f	Section	Possession of firearm by person less than 18 years of age; exceptions; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Section 750.235	Section	Maiming or injuring person by discharging firearm; intentionally aimed without malice; exception; “peace officer” defined.
Section 750.235a	Section	Parent of minor guilty of misdemeanor; conditions; penalty; defense; definitions.
Section 750.235b	Section	Threatening to commit violence with firearm, explosive, or other dangerous weapon against students or employees on school property; specific intent or overt act; violation arising out of same transaction; definitions.
Section 750.236	Section	Spring gun, trap or device; setting.
Section 750.236a	Section	Computer-assisted shooting; prohibited acts; definitions.
Section 750.236b	Section	Computer-assisted shooting; prohibited conduct; definitions.
Section 750.236c	Section	Violation of MCL 750.236a or 750.236b; penalty; forfeiture.
Section 750.237	Section	Liquor or controlled substance; possession or use of firearm by person under influence; violation; penalty; chemical analysis.
Section 750.237a	Section	Individual engaging in proscribed conduct in weapon free school zone; violation; penalties; definitions.
Section 750.238	Section	Search warrant.
Section 750.239	Section	Forfeiture of weapons; disposal; immunity from civil liability.
Section 750.239a	Section	Disposition of seized weapon; immunity from civil liability; “law enforcement agency” defined.

Act 372 of 1927

AN ACT to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act.

History: 1927, Act 372, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;– Am. 1929, Act 206, Imd. Eff. May 20, 1929 ;– Am. 1931, Act 333, Imd. Eff. June 16, 1931 ;– Am. 1980, Act 345, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981 ;– Am. 1990, Act 320, Eff. Mar. 28, 1991 ;– Am. 2000, Act 265, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2000 ;– Am. 2000, Act 381, Eff. July 1, 2001 ;– Am. 2012, Act 123, Eff. Aug. 6, 2012
Popular Name: CCW
Popular Name: Concealed Weapons
Popular Name: CPL
Popular Name: Right to Carry
Popular Name: Shall Issue

The People of the State of Michigan enact:

Document	Type	Description
Section 28.421	Section	Definitions; lawful owning, possessing, carrying, or transporting of pistol greater than 26 inches in length; conditions; firearm not considered as pistol; election.
Section 28.421a	Section	Concealed pistol licenses; issuance; creation of standardized system.
Section 28.421b	Section	Firearms records; confidentiality; disclosure prohibited; exceptions; violation as civil infraction; fine.
Section 28.422	Section	License to purchase, carry, possess, or transport pistol; issuance; qualifications; applications; sale of pistol; exemptions; transfer of ownership to heir or devisee; nonresident; active duty status; forging application as felony; implementation during business hours.
Section 28.422a	Section	Individuals not required to obtain license; completion of record by seller; duties of purchaser; noncompliance as state civil infraction; penalty; entering information into pistol entry database; obtaining copy of information; exemption; material false statement as felony; penalty; rules; verification; definitions.
Section 28.422b	Section	Entry of order or disposition into law enforcement information network; written notice; person subject of order; request to amend inaccuracy; notice of grant or denial of request; hearing; entry of personal protection order; service required.
Section 28.423	Section	Repealed. 2000, Act 381, Eff. July 1, 2001.
Section 28.424	Section	Restoration of rights by circuit court; petition; fee; determination; order; circumstances.
Section 28.425	Section	Concealed pistol application kits.
Section 28.425a	Section	Validity and duration of concealed pistol license issued before December 1, 2015; duties of county clerk; verification by state police; applicant issued personal protection order; emergency license; requirements; notice of statutory disqualification; surrender of emergency license; compilation of firearms laws by legislative service bureau; distribution; statement.
Section 28.425b	Section	License application; form; contents; material false statement as felony; record; fee; verification of requirements; determination; circumstances for issuance; information of court order or conviction; fingerprints; issuance or denial; individual moving to different county; replacement license; suspension or revocation of license; furnishing copy of application to individual; list of certified instructors; delivery of license by first-class mail; liability for civil damages; voluntary surrender of license; definitions.
Section 28.425c	Section	License; form; contents; authorized conduct; photograph.
Section 28.425d	Section	Denial or failure to issue notice of statutory disqualification, receipt, or license; appeal.
Section 28.425e	Section	Database; annual report.
Section 28.425f	Section	Concealed pistol license; possession; disclosure to peace officer; violation; fine; notice to department; suspension or revocation by county clerk; entry into law enforcement information network; seizure by peace officer; forfeiture; “peace officer” defined.
Section 28.425g	Section	Pistol or portable device that uses electro-muscular disruption technology; subject to seizure and forfeiture; exception.
Section 28.425h	Section	Expiration of license issued under former law; renewal license.
Section 28.425i	Section	Instruction or training; liability.
Section 28.425j	Section	Pistol training or safety program; conditions; prohibited conduct; violation of subsection (3) as felony; certificate of completion.
Section 28.425k	Section	Acceptance of license as implied consent to submit to chemical analysis of breath, blood, or urine; collection and testing; refusal to take chemical test; definitions.
Section 28.425l	Section	License; validity; duration; renewal; waiver of educational requirements; fingerprints.
Section 28.425m	Section	Repealed. 2015, Act 3, Eff. June 2, 2015.
Section 28.425n	Section	Other license or permit; limitations by employer prohibited.
Section 28.425o	Section	Premises on which carrying concealed weapon or portable device that uses electro-muscular disruption technology prohibited; “premises” defined; exceptions to subsections (1) and (2); violation; penalties.
Section 28.425v	Section	Concealed weapon enforcement fund; creation; disposition of funds; lapse; expenditures.
Section 28.425w	Section	Appropriation; amount; purpose; total state spending; appropriations and expenditures subject to MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594.
Section 28.425x	Section	Concealed pistol licensing fund.
Section 28.426	Section	Issuance of license; conditions.
Section 28.426a	Section	Repealed. 2015, Act 3, Eff. June 2, 2015.
Section 28.427	Section	Concealed weapons licenses; expiration.
Section 28.428	Section	Suspension, revocation, or reinstatement of license; notice; surrender of license; order or amended order; entry into law enforcement information network; effect of suspension or revocation order; failure to receive notice.
Section 28.429	Section	Repealed. 2008, Act 195, Eff. Jan. 7, 2009.
Section 28.429a	Section	Repealed. 2012, Act 377, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 2012.
Section 28.429b	Section	Repealed. 2012, Act 377, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 2012.
Section 28.429c	Section	Repealed. 2012, Act 377, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 2012.
Section 28.429d	Section	Repealed. 2000, Act 381, Eff. July 1, 2001.
Section 28.430	Section	Theft of firearm; report required; failure to report theft as civil violation; penalty.
Section 28.431	Section	Repealed. 2012, Act 377, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 2012.
Section 28.432	Section	Inapplicability of MCL 28.422; amendatory act as “Janet Kukuk act”.
Section 28.432a	Section	Exceptions.
Section 28.432b	Section	Signaling devices to which MCL 28.422 inapplicable.
Section 28.432c	Section	Repealed. 2000, Act 381, Eff. July 1, 2001.
Section 28.433	Section	Unlawful possession of weapon; complaint, search warrant, seizure.
Section 28.434	Section	Unlawful possession; weapon forfeited to state; disposal; immunity.
Section 28.434a	Section	Disposition of firearm; immunity from civil liability; “law enforcement agency” defined.
Section 28.435	Section	Sale of firearms by federally licensed firearms dealer; sale of trigger lock or secured container; exceptions; brochure or pamphlet; statement of compliance; notice of liability; action by political subdivision against firearm or ammunition producer prohibited; rights of state attorney general; exceptions; effect of subsections (9) through (11); violation; penalties; definitions.

750.246 Mutilation.

Sec. 246.

Mutilation of flag, etc.—Any person who shall publicly mutilate, deface, defile, defy, trample upon or by word or act cast contempt upon any such flag, standard, color, ensign, coat-of-arms or shield, is guilty of a misdemeanor.