Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' law has come into the media spotlight several times. It is imperative that anyone who is facing a weapons charge understands how the Stand Your Ground law might impact the defense options they have.There are several components to the...
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Weapons Crimes
Brandishing weapons is an illegal act that can lead to charges
A person who is licensed to carry a concealed pistol has to be aware of the laws surrounding this privilege. Having any missteps related to the firearm can mean that you lose your license and that you might face criminal charges. These can negatively impact your...
Weapons laws cover more than just guns and knives
Floridians are expected to follow all laws in the state, including those regarding carrying weapons. Contrary to popular belief, knives and guns aren't the only weapons covered by state statutes. The rules are very specific, and you can face criminal charges for not...
Felon in possession of a firearm charges are serious
Felons can't have guns in their possession. This is a commonly stated fact; however, many people don't realize the scope of what this means. The United States Sentencing Commission puts out statistics about some of the more common points of the matter.One interesting...
Anger can make you do uncharacteristic things
Having a temper can make you act in an abnormal manner. For some, this can lead to violent tendencies. Unfortunately, the inability to control those can lead to criminal charges. These can actually be very serious, especially if there is a weapon involved. It is...
Situations matter when you fight weapons charges
Many people feel the need to carry a weapon of some sort to help keep them safe. What they might not realize is that the need to feel safe could eventually lead them to face some type of criminal charge because of it. They might not even think about what might happen,...
Facing weapons charges? Think about your defense!
Many people think that they need to carry a weapon for personal protection. This is perfectly understandable, but you must ensure that you are following the law so that you don't face criminal charges for carrying the weapon. We know that this is a difficult spot to...
Practice safety when shooting on private land
Part of owning a gun is being responsible with it. You have to ensure that you know the current laws so that you don't break them. Facing a weapons charge is very serious and something that should be avoided. If you are convicted of one of these criminal matters, you...
Central Florida sophomore arrested on weapons charges
A 19-year-old student at the University of Central Florida in Orlando was arrested recently when police found a fully automatic AR-15 in his car. The car was parked in the lot at his on-campus dorm, according to authorities.Campus police launched an investigation...
You can commit assault without causing harm
People often try to defend themselves against assault allegations by saying they never touched the person. They never hurt them. No one suffered any injuries.This shows a fundamental misunderstanding regarding the legal definition of assault. Battery is the term most...