Someone told me that if one was caught with a knife in their vehicle (not a pocket knife) then they would be arrested and it could be a felony. The reason the person would be carrying it in their car would simply be for protection sake. Does anyone know the validity of this statement?
2007-11-18 09:20:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If the knife is concealed or more than a certain length.
it also depends on what state you are in.
Usually it is a misdemeanor.
2007-11-18 09:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
You can carry a sword oin your car and not be arrested. It all depends on your siatuation. If your being stopped for a possible crime committed like a store robbery at gun point and you match the discription and have a long knife in your vehicle you can be charged with that as well.
2016-05-24 02:24:19 · answer #2 · answered by leta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it is a felony but it is against the law to have a concealed blade of more the 4 inches in most states. However if it is displayed it is not illegal. You can walk around with a sword attached to your hip but not a bowie knife strapped and concealed on your leg.
2007-11-18 09:46:11 · answer #3 · answered by Scott M 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've heard of people getting pulled over with small amounts of drugs in their car. They think, ok no biggie, it's just minor offense, but then the cops find a knife in their car and now they are looking at 15 years behind bars.
In reality this kind of law depends on the state you live in. I know where I live if you get pulled over within 1000ft of a school and have any drugs in your car you're looking at at least 5 years in prison, and having any kind of weapon also drasticaly increases the time you'll end up serving.
2007-11-18 09:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by Nicholas A 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
YES IT IS TRUE. A KNIFE UNDER MANY STATES DEFINITIONS IS A WEAPON AND IF IN YOUR CAR UNDER A SEAT CAN BE CONSIDER NOT IN PLAIN VIEW SIGHT AND THUS A CONCEALED WEAPON.
I THINK MOST STATES HAVE A BLADE MINUS THE HANDLE OF 5" OR LARGER?
2007-11-18 09:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
In my state its only if you walk around with one in your pocket in public, i dont think they can do anything about it in your car were i am as its not in public and people are legally allowed to carry firearms in cars if licensed so i dont think you have to worry, but make sure you check your state laws first.
2007-11-18 10:59:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Depends on local laws. Size of the blade and other things come into play as well.
2007-11-18 09:35:53 · answer #7 · answered by Brian W 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Maybe if you're on probation. In some places you can't carry a fixed blade knife.
2007-11-18 09:27:23 · answer #8 · answered by zombi86 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
In some states, you could be charged with concealed weapon, it could be a felony, but also a misdemeanor.
2007-11-18 10:18:48 · answer #9 · answered by jenny 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It probably depends more on how you look and they way you talk to the officer that pulls you over.
2007-11-18 09:28:29 · answer #10 · answered by James 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋