Charlotte Gun Permit Denials Lawyer
Denied Firearm Permit in Mecklenburg County
Have you applied for a gun permit in North Carolina, only to have been denied? You do not have to accept this decision. If you are entitled to a gun permit, the state must grant you one. An experienced attorney can help you make an appeal before a judge and rightfully obtain a gun permit.
Over 20 Years of Criminal Defense Representation
At the Law Office of Christopher A. Connelly, we have over 20 years of experience in providing our clients with effective criminal defense representation. This includes fighting gun permit denials. Attorney Chris Connelly, certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Specialist in State Criminal Law, will personally handle your case.
The sheriff MUST grant your application if you meet certain statutory requirements. However, the Sheriff will sometimes improperly deny your permit. You can appeal the denial to the chief District Court judge. Their decision is final and you cannot appeal the chief District Court judge's decision. You must do it right the first time.
Do not accept a gun permit denial if you are rightfully entitled to one. Get an experienced Charlotte gun permit denials lawyer to represent you. Contact our Charlotte office to arrange a consultation.
Appeal for Gun Permit Denials
A gun permit is required if a person wants to purchase a firearm or to carry it concealed. Applications for gun permits are initially done through an administrative process at the county Sheriff's Office. An applicant must also go through a criminal history and a mental health background check.
Gun permits can be denied if a person is not mentally fit and has been charged or convicted of certain enumerated misdemeanors occurring during specified times and/or crimes:
Attorney Connelly will file a document with the judge, outlining why denial was improper. This is usually because the conviction a sheriff relied upon in denying a permit was not one of the enumerated convictions. If you are otherwise entitled to a gun permit, the court must grant you one.
Gun Permit Denials
Effective December 1, 2011, the law of self defense appears to have expanded to the benefit of the prospective crime victim. It has always been established that deadly force could be used to prevent forcible entry into one's home, the new law (colloquially known as the "Castle Doctrine") extends this to the motor vehicle and workplace. Of the greatest significance, the new law creates a presumption of lawfulness in that a lawful occupant of these designated places can be assumed to have feared imminent death or serious bodily harm. (There are several exceptions to this new provision.) This should shift the burden to the State to show that they did not have that fear, rather than force the defendant to prove their fear.
Contact Us
If you were denied a firearm permit in Mecklenburg County, call 704-376-9376 or e-mail our Charlotte office. Schedule a consultation with an experienced Charlotte gun permit denials attorney. We serve clients in courts throughout Mecklenburg County and Cabarrus County.
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