Maryland has strict firearm laws with long mandatory penalties for certain crimes. A mandatory sentence is a day for day with no diminution (good time) credits for crimes of violence. Out of state carry permits are not valid in Maryland and transporting a firearm in a vehicle is subject to strict statutory limitations.
Many Maryland laws disqualify an individual from possessing a firearm. Firearm and handgun charges enhance the punishment for many crimes even when the firearm violation was not the initial reason for a vehicle stop or arrest.
Common firearm violations are persons disqualified, a felon in possession, and a firearm involving a drug trafficking crime.
The Cecil County State's Attorney is exceptionally aggressive in charging and pursuing mandatory sentence firearm crimes.
Contact Elkton criminal defense lawyer Tina Harris if charged with firearms crimes.