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Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Maryland Man's Weapons Case
A Maryland man did his best to extend the right to possess a weapon for self-defense from homesteads to public places. However, the Supreme Court rejected review of his case and affirmed its previous stance on Maryland gun laws.
November 20, 2011 /Law and Legal PR News/ -- Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Maryland Man's Weapons Case
A lone gun signaled the beginning of the American Revolutionary War over 200 years ago. This "shot heard 'round the world" not only commenced a war for freedom, but illustrates the long and storied history America has with weapons.
Few laws have been the center of debates or legal challenges more often than the Second Amendment, which many argue gives citizens the unequivocal right to keep and bear arms. Others, however, believe that enhanced gun control measures must be taken to improve the public's safety and keep guns out of criminal hands.
Maryland Man Appeals Weapons Conviction to SC
A Maryland man, in light of recent Supreme Court rulings, decided to appeal his conviction for carrying a firearm in public without a permit. According to the Baltimore Sun, he believed that the Supreme Court's 2008 ruling -- stating it was legal for law-abiding citizens to keep a gun in their home for self-defense -- is not limited to homesteads, but that it extends to public places as well.
The Supreme Court, however, rejected review of the man's case and effectively affirmed his conviction from the lower court.
As reported by the Baltimore Sun, this ruling does not preclude other gun-rights cases from being reviewed this term. The court currently has one on their docket and analysts believe several other Second Amendment cases are on a path to the Supreme Court.
Gun and Weapons Charges in Maryland
Law enforcement is very diligent in enforcing Maryland's strict gun laws. For example, Maryland law makes it illegal for a person to possess a firearm if they:
-Habitually abuse controlled substances or alcohol
-Were previously conviction of a disqualifying crime
-Has a history or violence or suffers from a mental disorder
-Are not properly licensed in the state of Maryland (even if licensed in another state)
In addition to possession, weapons charges can be brought for illegal transportation, assault with a weapon, as well as if guns are used in connection with drug crimes.
It is important for someone charged with a gun crime to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately to discuss their rights and legal options, especially knowing how tough Maryland is in enforcing its firearm laws.
Article provided by Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink PA
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