Accidentally bringing a gun to Charlotte Airport can lead to a North Carolina misdemeanor charge, a separate TSA civil penalty, and a Mecklenburg County court date in criminal court in Courtroom 1130. It does not necessarily result in an arrest, handcuffs, or being hauled off to the Mecklenburg County Jail.

Over the years, Powers Law Firm has represented a substantial number of travelers charged after a firearm was discovered at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. It happens more often than you think. In the vast majority of those cases, the traveler is a law-abiding gun owner who had no intention of carrying a firearm through airport security. In fact, most folks are law-and-order types, and they’re mortified that they’ve been charged with a rather serious misdemeanor and are sincerely worried about the long-term consequences to their record, gun rights, employment, and reputation in the community.

We understand that, and it’s why we think it’s important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible, before doing anything. That’s especially true when it comes to paying TSA fines and fees. The good news is, we can often help, and in some instances, you may not even need to return to Charlotte or come to court.