The Florida House Criminal Justice Subcommittee and the Senate Criminal Justice Committee passed a bill that would allow college students to carry guns on college campuses. If the bill becomes a law, then students, faculty and employees with gun licenses will be able to legally carry concealed handguns on college campuses. This bill has become a heated topic of...
Continue ReadingIn Florida, if you have been charged with a crime, you have an opportunity to plead an affirmative defense. An affirmative defense is an assertion that, if true, will defeat the prosecution’s complaint, even if the allegations set forth in the complaint are true. In short, even if everything written in the complaint is true and you actually committed...
Continue ReadingDangerous Weapons Offenses in Florida Florida has one of the toughest gun control laws in the country. The controversial “10-20-Life” model assigns a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 10 years for when an offender possesses or pulls a gun during the commission of certain crimes. Mere possession of a firearm or other specific weapons can be a crime if...
Continue ReadingEveryone should have the right to protect themselves, however, if you are carrying certain weapons or using a weapon in a certain manner you may find yourself facing criminal charges. If you have questions about the legal use and carrying of a weapon or firearm or have been arrested for a firearm crime or another weapons charge, the experienced...
Continue ReadingExplore essential aspects of Florida’s gun laws, including the “Warning Shot” bill and “Stand Your Ground” law, and their impact on gun owners’ rights and responsibilities. Key Takeaways Does Florida’s “Warning Shot” bill allow the use of warning shots without legal penalties? Yes, Florida’s “Warning Shot” bill, enacted in 2014, permits the defensive display or discharge of a firearm...
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