An individual may be faced with several penalties in Michigan if they are charged with “Brandishing a firearm in public”, or more simply referred to as Gun Brandishing. When faced with the possibility of such serious penalties, having a skilled attorney to help you prepare and defend your case is necessary to obtain the best possible outcome. Recently, police and prosecutors have been trying to crack down on any weapons related crimes.
According to the National Firearms Survey, in 2021, 32% of Americans said they own some type of firearm. This means that more than 81.4 million Americans own guns.
According to Michigan Law MCL 750.234e, it is illegal to brandish any gun in public. Brandishing is defined as “pointing, waving, or displaying a firearm with the intent to cause fear in another person.” Usually, gun brandishing does not even involve any intention to use the firearm.
The penalties for gun brandishing can be found in the table below:
Type of Offense | Penalty | Michigan Law |
Gun Brandishing | Misdemeanor, Jail sentence of up to 90 days (about 3 months), and fines of up to $100 or both. |
Additionally, gun brandishing could lead to the loss of a Concealed weapons permit (CPL) for up to 8 years.
If you or someone you know is dealing with a charge related to gun brandishing, it is imperative that you seek legal representation from a lawyer familiar with this area of law. Police and prosecutors will be working swiftly to build a compelling case against you. Finding a resolution that can keep someone’s criminal record clean and keep you out of jail may be available.
If you would like to set up a consultation to discuss your case further, please contact us or call (586) 413-7777 at your earliest convenience.
For Information on other firearm related crimes, feel free to read our article on it: