Misdemeanor Crimes for Possessing a Weapon on School Property
A person can be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor for carrying or possessing some less dangerous weapons or aiding, encouraging, or causing a minor under 18 years old to carry or possess them in an educational property or curricular or extracurricular activity at a school. These weapons include the following:
- BB gun
- Stun gun
- Air pistol
- Bowie knife
- Dagger
- Switchblade
- Metallic knuckles
- Razors and razor blades
Penalties for Possessing a Firearm on Educational Property
North Carolina uses a complicated sentencing system that takes into account mitigating and aggravating factors, such as the circumstances of the crime and the defendant’s prior criminal history. For a Class 1 misdemeanor, the sentence can involve a jail sentence, fine, community service, or probation. The sentencing range for any Class 1 misdemeanor punishment is 1 to 120 days.
If someone is convicted of a felony, they will likely be incarcerated. The sentencing range can include the following:
- Class F felony. The punishment could be 13 to 33 months in prison.
- Class G felony. The sentence for a Class G felony includes 10 to 25 months in prison.
- Class I felony. The sentencing range for a Class I felony is 4 to 10 months in prison.