Concealed Carry Weapon Lawyers in Ozaukee & Washington, WI
West Bend office (near the Museum of Wisconsin Art)
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If you are facing concealed carry charges in Ozaukee or Washington County, call Grieve Law's criminal defense attorneys at (262) 933-1225 for a free consultation.
When is your weapon concealed?
In Wisconsin, it is against the law to have a weapon hidden on your person or in your vehicle without a valid permit. Concealed carry can take various forms, such as when your shirt hides your holstered gun at your waist, or when your firearm is inside your purse, glove box, or center console. If your weapon is not entirely visible to others in your vicinity, it qualifies as concealed.
What if you have a concealed carry permit?
If you have a valid (non-suspended/revoked) permit in Wisconsin, you are legally within your rights to carry concealed weapons except for locations where they are specifically forbidden. Former, current, or out-of-state law enforcement officers with the proper credentials and documentation are also allowed to carry concealed weapons on themselves.
Statute of Wisconsin Statute 941.23: Carrying a concealed weapon
Wisconsin statute 941.23(2) says that anyone carrying a concealed and dangerous weapon other than a peace officer or a qualified law enforcement officer from another state is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor—unless you are carrying the weapon in your own home, place of business or on land you own or lease.
Ozaukee & Washington County Concealed Weapon Lawyers with Free Consultations
If you need a concealed weapon lawyer in Ozaukee or Washington Counties, work with Grieve Law. Our top rated defense lawyers can reduce or get the charges dropped entirely. Grieve Law LLC’s defense lawyers have a reputation for winning. We offer free lawyer consultations.
Contact Grieve Law if you need a concealed weapon lawyer in Ozaukee or Washington County.
Will a Concealed Gun Charge Stay on My Record?
In Wisconsin, if you carry a concealed weapon without having a permit, the charge could remain on your record for the rest of your life, whether or not you face a fine.
How to Beat Concealed Carry Charges
If you’re being charged for illegally carrying a concealed weapon, working with experienced defense lawyers from Grieve Law is the way to go. As a lifetime NRA member, hunter, 2nd amendment advocate and experienced gun attorney, Tom Grieve has the expertise to drop or reduce your concealed carry charges. No law firm in the Ozaukee & Washington areas has a similar track record of dropping and reducing charges similar to ours.
Common defenses used for concealed weapon charges:
- Self-Defense: The accused may claim that they were carrying a weapon for self-defense and that their actions were justified.
- Lack of Knowledge: The accused may argue that they were not aware that they were carrying a concealed weapon, or that they did not know that the item in question was considered a weapon.
- Unlawful Search and Seizure: If the weapon was discovered during an illegal search or seizure, the accused may argue that the evidence should be excluded and cannot be used against them in court.
- Self-Defense: The accused may claim that they were carrying a weapon for self-defense and that their actions were justified.
- Mistaken Identity: The accused may argue that they were not the person carrying the weapon and that they have been wrongly identified.
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