Which offense involves carrying or possessing a deadly weapon in a penal institution?

• A. Deadly Weapon in Penal Institution
• B. Carrying a Concealed Weapon in Public
• C. Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon
• D. Possession of a Firearm by a Felon

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is a specific offense that criminalizes having a deadly weapon inside a penal institution. In a jail or prison, security is a top priority, so there’s a distinct statute that makes it illegal to carry or possess a deadly weapon within those facilities, regardless of intent to use it. A “deadly weapon” is defined by statute and typically includes firearms and other dangerous instruments.

This is why the correct choice is the offense whose name directly reflects carrying a deadly weapon in a penal institution. The other options don’t fit: carrying a concealed weapon in public involves a weapon in public places and concealment, not inside a penal facility; felony assault with a deadly weapon involves using a deadly weapon during an assault; possession of a firearm by a felon concerns illegal firearm possession outside the specific context of a penal institution.