Michigan Firearm Crime Lawyer

Common Michigan Gun and Weapons Charges

During fiscal year 2020, over 14,200 individuals were charged with firearm-related crimes nationwide. At SBBL Law, our attorney have extensive experience defending people charged with weapons crimes and work hard to fight for their rights. Michigan has strict gun laws, and a violation can lead to intense penalties that will impact the rest of your life if you’re convicted. Thankfully, this is where our skill and legal knowledge come in.

In Michigan, there are several different crimes that fall under the category of firearm-related charges. These crimes include the following:

• Carrying a concealed weapon. In Michigan, it is illegal to carry a concealed weapon in violation of licensing regulations or if you don’t have the proper license.
• The illegal possession of a firearm. When someone is found carrying a concealed firearm without a concealed pistol license or concealed carry permit, this is just one example of illegal possession. Other examples include possessing an illegally modified weapon, a firearm with no serial number, an illegal type of firearm, or possessing a firearm after having your right to carry a firearm taken away.
• Felon in possession of a firearm. In Michigan, a convicted felon cannot carry a gun unless they have undergone the extremely difficult and strict process of having their gun rights restored.
• The illegal discharge of a weapon. Even when a firearm is registered and legally in your possession, you could face charges of illegal discharge when that gun is discharged in a manner deemed unsafe or reckless.
• Possessing a firearm on certain premises. It is illegal in Michigan to carry a firearm into certain buildings. This can include courthouses, post offices, schools, and hospitals. This regulation affects even those who hold a lawful CPL.
• Carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent. If you are found possessing a weapon with the intent to use it to commit a crime, you can be charged with various crimes relating to carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent. This is a serious felony charge that can come with long prison sentences and heavy fines.
• Felony firearm charges. When an individual carries or possesses a firearm while committing or intending to commit a felony, they can be charged with this crime in addition to the other felony offense they are accused of committing.
• Unlawful transportation of a firearm. It is illegal in Michigan to transport or possess a firearm inside a vehicle, other than a pistol, unless that firearm is unloaded and enclosed in a case, disassembled, or carried in the trunk or other inaccessible space in your vehicle.
• Altering or removing firearm identification. According to Section 750.230 of the Michigan Penal Code, it is considered a felony offense to purposefully alter, destroy, or remove the name of the maker, model, manufacturer’s number, or any other identifying marks from a pistol or other firearm.
• Possession of a short-barreled rifle or shotgun. It is likewise illegal to make, possess, manufacture, or transport a rifle or shotgun that is short-barreled. This is a felony offense that can include penalties of long prison sentences, large fines, or a combination of both. Keep in mind, however, that this law does not pertain to firearms that have been lawfully created, possessed, or transferred under federal law.
• Aiming or pointing a firearm at another individual. When an individual intentionally points or aims a firearm at another person, even without any malicious intent, this can be considered a misdemeanor offense.
• Intentionally discharging a firearm from a vehicle. It is illegal in Michigan to fire a gun from three separate kinds of vehicles, including:
  • A motorized vehicle, such as a car
  • A snowmobile
  • An off-road vehicle

  This is a felony offense that can lead to years spent in state prison and thousands of dollars in fines.

Why Choose SBBL Law for Your Michigan Gun Crime Case?

If you have been charged with a gun crime in Michigan, the defense team at SBBL Law is here for you. Firearm crime convictions carry steep penalties, including prison time, fines, and sometimes a felony record. We work proactively to explain the entire legal process from start to finish so that you are aware of your rights and options. Our team strives to reach a swift and favorable resolution that may result in reduced or dismissed charges.