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Carrying a concealed weapon on your person or in your vehicle in Madison, Wisconsin, could carry a penalty of up to 9 months in prison, a $10,000 in fine or both. This is a class A misdemeanor in Wisconsin.
A CCW violation in Dane County is a class A misdemeanor. If conviction one could face a maximum possible penalty of up to nine months in jail, a $10,000 fine, or both. If the State asks the Court, you may also face forfeiture of the weapon involved in the offense.
Carrying a Concealed Weapon in Madison
In order to be convicted of carrying a concealed weapon charge, commonly referred to as a CCW, there must be evidence that proves a person went armed with a weapon, and that the weapon was concealed. There are a number of ways the State feels an item can be concealed, more than you would think.
A weapon is considered to be concealed if its view is hidden from others. Some obvious examples of a weapon being concealed include when a gun is in a purse or backpack or even in the glove box of your vehicle. What may come as a shock to you is that even having a weapon on the passenger seat of your vehicle may be considered concealed. If someone in a car next to you is unable to see the weapon resting on the seat from their vantage point, your weapon could be considered concealed.
A common way to wear a weapon is in a holster on your waistband or hip. If your jacket or coat is longer and covers the weapon, that is considered concealed and you could be charged. If the gun is not entirely visible, you could face carrying a concealed weapon charges.
How long is a carrying a concealed weapon charge on my record?
A CCW conviction will remain on your record for life. A conviction can have lasting impacts effecting future employment among many other things. In a special set of circumstances, a carrying a concealed weapon conviction may be eligible for expunction. Due to the requirements of expunction, it is not a fix you want to rely on.
How to beat a carrying a concealed weapon charge
There are different defenses attorneys can raise to challenge a carrying a concealed weapon charge. Our attorneys will review all of the facts in your case and the actions taken by police to determine the changeability of your case. We work hard for your case and ensuring your constitutional rights are protected and upheld.
Our Madison attorneys serve clients from Waunakee, Fitchburg, Sun Prairie, Verona, Middleton and all of Dane County. Contact us to discuss your carrying a concealed weapon case and learn about any possible defenses you may have.
