Possessing a concealed knife or firearm without a permit is charged as Unlawfully Carrying a Concealed Carry or Unlawful Possession of Weapons in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A man who received attention for his tattoos that make him look like the Joker from the Batman movie, made news headlines again after being arrested for a weapons crime. According to the report, last year he had been arrested for waiving a gun at drivers outside his apartment complex. While the details of the latest arrest were not made public, the arrest warrant was for Unlawful Possession of a Concealed Weapon. If he had been accused of possessing a gun after a felony conviction in Colorado, he would likely have gotten the added charge of Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender.
Larimer County Unlawful Possession of Weapons Lawyer: Definition of Unlawfully Carrying a Concealed Weapon in Boulder
The Larimer and Boulder County, Colorado law definition of Unlawfully Carrying a Concealed Weapon – Unlawful Possession of Weapons – C.R.S. 18-12-105 – is:
(a) Carries a knife concealed on or about his or her person; or
(b) Carries a firearm concealed on or about his or her person; or
(c) Without legal authority, carries, brings, or has in such person’s possession a firearm or any explosive, incendiary, or other dangerous device on the property of or within any building in which the chambers, galleries, or offices of the general assembly, or either house thereof, are located, or in which a legislative hearing or meeting is being or is to be conducted, or in which the official office of any member, officer, or employee of the general assembly is located.
Basically, this crime is charged if you have a gun or knife on your person and you don’t have a concealed carry permit that allows you to lawfully carry it. The only exceptions to this law are:
- If you are in your own home or business, or on your own property;
- If you are in a private vehicle;
- If you have a concealed carry permit;
- If you are a police officer; or
- If you are a probation officer.
As a class 2 misdemeanor, this crime is punishable by 3 to 12 months in the Larimer County Jail.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Unlawfully Carrying a Concealed Weapon, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 for a free consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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