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    Default Concealed Weapon and Discharge Offense in North Carolina

    First off, I want to say that this is my very first encounter with the law. I'm a law-abiding citizen, no offenses of any kind.

    While lost in Asheville (I'm from SC) with my girlfriend at the wheel, we were attacked at a gas station while turning around. I was punched a few times in the face, literally knocking me silly - not knowing what was going on and fearing for our safety, I removed my handgun from the glove box, loaded it and fired a warning shot into the air. BIG MISTAKE.

    I'm now facing concealed weapon and discharge misdemeanors.

    I'm seeking legal counsel and have another consult tomorrow with another lawyer.

    I was refused the right to give a statement, I even pointed out the man that attacked me and so did she. The police did nothing and did not arrest him. I was not read my rights at any time during the arrest or detainment process. The cops even allowed the attacker to press "assault by pointing a gun" charges against me. Obviously a bogus charge.

    Again, I'm seeking legal counsel but I was hoping I could get some input or advice from this forum about this matter. I feel as though I was violated and descriminated against in the whole process. Ultimately, I don't want to go to jail for defending myself...even though I realize my actions were a mistake.

    Any thoughts to this?

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    Default Re: NC Concealed weapon and discharge offense

    Also, the following day after posting bond; the magistrate would not let us press charges because we did not have the attackers physical address. We had his name on the assault charge form...

    Is this just absurd or what?

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    Default Re: NC Concealed weapon and discharge offense

    Sounds you need a lawyer...and soon.

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    Default Re: NC Concealed weapon and discharge offense

    Not an uplifting response, but yes...I am in the process of obtaining legal counsel. I'm awaiting his call and he's already familiar with my case.

    Because I've never done anything wrong before and this is a first offense, I'm mainly curious what to expect. I know a lawyer should be able to answer this for me. But, as expected, I'm very nervous and anxious to have an idea of what I'm facing.

    I'm hoping that based on character and first offense that I'll be able to get at most probration and fines. Is this a far from rational expectation?

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    Default Re: NC Concealed weapon and discharge offense

    Your character and record have nothing to do with this offense.

    Pulling and firing a gun on unarmed people just causes cops and courts to go nuts these days.

    Get a really good lawyer.

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    Default Re: NC Concealed weapon and discharge offense

    Thank you for your honesty.

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