Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 1443 – Carrying a concealed dangerous instrument; class A misdemeanor
(a) A person is guilty of carrying a concealed dangerous instrument when the person carries concealed a dangerous instrument upon or about the person.
Attorney's Note
Under the Delaware Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,300 |
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 1443
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
(b) It shall be a defense that the defendant was carrying the concealed dangerous instrument for a specific lawful purpose and that the defendant had no intention of causing any physical injury or threatening the same.
(c) For the purposes of this section, disabling chemical spray, as defined in § 222 of this title, shall not be considered to be a dangerous instrument.
(d) Carrying a concealed dangerous instrument is a class A misdemeanor.
11 Del. C. 1953, § ?1443; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § ?1; 59 Del. Laws, c. 547, § ?14; 67 Del. Laws, c. 130, § ?8; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 374, § ?6;