Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Firearms & Weapons Cases

Firearms and weapons cases are prosecuted on both the state and federal levels. There is an increased focus of the United States� Attorney�s Office to bring federal charges in gun cases because of lengthier prison sentences. Charges brought can be in many forms, including felon-in-possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, making a false statement on a gun application, straw purchase cases, possession of an unregistered firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, and dealing in the shipment of illegal guns and weapons. Individuals often face enhancements because a weapon was brandished, or because of the type of gun or firearm used, such as the possession of an AK-47, or a semi-automatic hand-gun. These cases may involve individuals who are deemed Armed Career Criminals or Career Offenders which require the assistance of highly competent counsel.