Carrying a Pistol without a License in Marietta, Georgia

Marietta Criminal Defense Lawyer

Georgia has many laws on its books regarding guns and other weapons. If you've been arrested and charged for carrying a pistol without a license or any other weapons offense, you should seek qualified legal counsel at Stahlman Law PC. As a Marietta criminal defense attorney, I have over 22 years of experience handling these types of charges as well as all other criminal charges and investigations by law enforcement. I am well-versed in the laws and legal procedures that pertain to them and maintain a positive relationship with local prosecutors, judges, probation officers, and others in the criminal justice system. All of these qualifications will work in your favor when handling your charges as I have the knowledge, experience, and professional relationships that can make a difference in your case.

Georgia Gun Laws

Currently in Georgia, you do not need to register a handgun. Handgun registration is required in six states; Georgia is not one of those states. A state permit is not required to either purchase or possess a handgun, shotgun, or rifle. If you intend to carry your weapon outside of your property, however, you must apply for a license to do so at your county probate court. You do not need a permit to carry if you have a hunting license and are carrying your gun for hunting.

Carrying a handgun without a license constitutes a misdemeanor. You may also be charged with a misdemeanor if you intentionally point your gun at another without justification, if you fire a gun within 50 years of a public roadway, fire a gun on another's property without the property owner's permission, or fire a gun while intoxicated. It is also a misdemeanor charge to carry a gun into certain public areas, such as government buildings, courthouses, jails, prisons, mental institutions, bars, nuclear power plants, polling places, and churches. Misdemeanors are generally punished by jail time of less than a year along with fines.

Contact my firm for a free initial consultation in the face of any of the above misdemeanor gun charges or other criminal charges today.