Gun Crimes
Charleston, SC.

South Carolina is generally one of the more pro-firearm states in the United States. There are laws in place which protect the 2nd amendment and allow law-abiding citizens many rights when it comes to firearms and weapons.

Still, it remains illegal to possess or violate certain laws pertaining to guns and firearms. Each state has its own set of laws. On top of this, there’s a strong debate ongoing nationwide. All of this leads to a bit of confusion.

If you’re facing a weapons offense you need to be clear on what the law says and what your rights are. That’s what the Cornwell Law Firm is here for. 

Ashley Cornwell has years of experience backing her. She fights vigorously for her clients and doesn’t let a difficult case hold her back. Gun crime convictions can leave a person facing years in prison and other heavy penalties. Don’t let a criminal offense derail the rest of your life.

Call us today to set up a consultation. 

South Carolina Felony Gun Laws

Felony gun crimes are serious. Prosecutors go after these offenses with a lot of scrutiny. Some felony gun crimes in South Carolina are: 

  • Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
  • Possession by a person under 18 years of age
  • Possession of a stolen or altered weapon

Felony gun charges can also come from possessing or using a firearm during the commission of another felony. For example, this could look like committing, or attempting to commit, robbery with a deadly weapon. Being convicted of this means between 10 to 30 years of imprisonment. 

Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature can also be a weapons-related felony (Assault with a deadly weapon). Weapons enhanced felonies can result in decades in state prison if convicted. Not all weapons-related offenses will end up as convictions. This is particularly true if you retain the services of an experienced criminal defense lawyer like Ashley Cornwell

South Carolina’s Misdemeanor Gun Charges

One of the most common firearm offenses, in general, is unlawful possession. This mostly happens if there is a handgun not properly stored while in a car. In South Carolina, you can only carry a handgun in a car if it is inside the console or glove box or secured safely in the trunk (this only applies if you do not have a Concealed Weapons Permit).

A misdemeanor gun charge can lead to up to a year of imprisonment and up to $1,000 in fines. 

Another common misdemeanor charge is the illegal concealment of a weapon. It is illegal to conceal a weapon without a CWP. Violating this can cause a person to be charged with a misdemeanor. Penalties can be up to a 90-day jail sentence and a $500 fine. 

South Carolina Gun and Weapon Lawyer

Weapons offenses like brandishing a firearm, carrying a weapon unlawfully, or having a felony charge made worse because a gun was present can all carry heavy consequences. A criminal defense attorney, with experience defending felony trials, can help defend you.

Contact us for a consultation today.