Hi , Recently I was stopped in traffic and told that I was driving erratically. I was not speeding and on a way crowded street and had 4 other passengers in the car that will vouch for me not driving erratically. Once the officer pulled me over, he told me to turn the car off and get out immediately. I was not asked for license or registration, nor was anyone else in my car asked for identification either. At that point he noticed there was a firearm in my middle console which was unloaded and in clear side. The clip was in my side pant pockets. I was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and Reckless Driving. I am a felon. The firearm was not mine but a family member who normally rides with me. I noticed it was in my glove compartment after i was far away from home. So thinking I was complying with the North Carolina laws I took out the clip cleared the chamber and put the magazine in my pocket. The firearm is legal and registered to my family member. Is it possible that they can try to charge me with felony possession of a firearm and if so what "penalty" would that carry . This took place in the state of NC. Are there any websites that may help me with this as well? Is there any other advice that you can give me ?

