A Carrying a Concealed Weapon|CCW charge in Ohio is normally a 4th Degree Felony under Ohio law §2923.12 and carries a possibility of 6-18 months in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Defense Attorney Brandon Shroy defends persons charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon. Carrying a Concealed Weapon|CCW is a Gun Crime under Ohio Law and is prosecuted by the gun unit in Columbus, OH. 

A Carrying a Concealed Weapon Charge is defined by ORC as follows:

No person shall knowingly carry or have, concealed on the person’s person or concealed ready at hand, any of the following:

1. A deadly weapon other than a handgun;

2. A handgun other than a dangerous ordnance;

3. A dangerous ordnance

What are Defenses to a Carrying a Concealed Weapon / CCW Charge?

It is a complete defense to a CCW charge that a person possesses a valid CCW permit issued under §2923.125 – Application and Licensing Process

It is an affirmative defense to a charge of CCW that the actor was not otherwise prohibited by law from having the weapon and that any of the following applies:

1. The weapon was carried or kept ready at hand by the actor for defensive purposes while the actor was engaged in or was going to or from the actor’s lawful business or occupation, which business or occupation was of a character or was necessarily carried on in a manner or at a time or place as to render the actor particularly susceptible to criminal attack, such as would justify a prudent person in going armed. 

2. The weapon was carried or kept ready at hand by the actor for defensive purposes while the actor was engaged in a lawful activity and had reasonable cause to fear a criminal attack upon the actor, a member of the actor’s family, or the actor’s home, such as would justify a prudent person in going armed.  

3. The weapon was carried or kept ready at hand by the actor for any lawful purpose and while in the actor’s own home.

Brandon Shroy has spent years defending and winning carrying concealed weapon/CCW cases in Central Ohio.

As your attorney, Brandon Shroy will utilize his extensive criminal defense experience and leverage his reputation as an aggressive litigator to fight on your behalf and deliver the best possible outcome.

Brandon practices in all Central Ohio courts including the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the Courts of Common Pleas, Municipal courts and Mayor's courts.