Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Is it legal to fire a warning shot to disperse a mob of youths who are severely beating a man and that man is in gave danger?


Asked on 4/08/13, 2:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

That is a very grey area. I wouldn't advise it, but if there is NO other alternative you might avoid arrest.

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Answered on 4/08/13, 6:17 pm
Joseph Justice The Justice Law Firm

I would say that in general the law does not recognize warning shots. If this was a situation where the victim would be justified in exercising deadly force, then another may exercise the force on their behalf or to stop a force able felony. It is however a situation where the most prudent course of action is to call for law enforcement. Crimes involving the discharge of a firearm carry serious penalties (as in the 20 part of 10-20-life)

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Answered on 4/09/13, 4:49 am


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