Arrested for Possession of a Firearm in Maryland? Get Top Legal Advice!
Gun charges are taken extremely seriously since Maryland firearms laws are very strict. Carrying a handgun is a crime that will get you mandatory jail time if you are found guilty.
Carrying a handgun in Maryland without a permit to carry is punishable by a minimum of 30 days in jail, and up to 3 years. (See my MD Handgun possession penalties chart below.) Even if you have a permit in another state, it is not considered valid in Maryland.
If you are facing a weapons or firearms charge in Maryland, don’t wait to get help! Any delay in preparing your defense carries tremendous risk.
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Handgun Penalties in Maryland
| Handgun Charge | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Handgun—Unlawful wearing, carrying, 1st weapon offense |
Maximum—3 years; Minimum—30 days |
| Handgun—Unlawful wearing, carrying, 2nd weapon offense |
Maximum—10 years; Minimum—1 year |
| Handgun—Unlawful wearing, carrying, more than 2 weapon offenses |
Maximum—10 years; Minimum—3 years |
| Handgun—Unlawful wearing, carrying on school property, 1st weapon offense |
Maximum—3 years; Minimum—90 days |
| Handgun—Unlawful wearing, carrying on school property, 2nd weapon offense |
Maximum—10 years; Minimum—3 years |
| Handgun—Unlawful wearing, carrying on school property, more than 2 weapon offenses |
Maximum—10 years; Minimum—5 years |
Other Maryland Firearms & Gun Laws
It is a crime to carry any gun, rifle or firearm with the intent of committing a crime or injuring or harming another person. Intent can be a very subjective condition, so if you are arrested for any reason and happen to be in legal possession of a firearm, you can be charged with this.
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