Common Michigan Weapons Charges
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon (MCL 750.227): felony punishable by up to 5 years and/or a $2,500 fine.
- Felony-Firearm (MCL 750.227b): possessing a firearm while committing a felony. Carries a mandatory 2-year prison term that must be served before, and consecutive to, the sentence for the underlying felony (5 years for a second offense and 10 years for a third).
- Felon in Possession (MCL 750.224f): felony punishable by up to 5 years and/or $5,000.
- Brandishing (MCL 750.234e): misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days and/or $100.
- Carrying while under the influence (MCL 750.237): penalties increase with blood alcohol level and resulting harm.
Concealed Pistol License Issues
Licensed carriers can face charges or license suspension for carrying in pistol-free zones, failing to disclose a CPL to police during a stop, or carrying with alcohol in their system (MCL 28.425f and 28.425k). Certain convictions, including many domestic violence convictions, can also lead to a firearms prohibition.
Our Approach
Weapons cases frequently turn on how the firearm was found and whether the search was lawful. We examine every stop and search, challenge the element of possession, and work to avoid mandatory consecutive penalties wherever possible.