Robbery is a major felony carrying a severe penalty. Using or possessing a deadly weapon during the commission of a robbery carries up to life in prison under Florida law. It’s important to understand what actions constitute robbery. O...
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Driving under the influence is something that law enforcement doesn’t take lightly in Florida. But will it impact your right to bear arms? The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects American citizens’ rights to bear arms,...
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The right to defend yourself, your home, and your property from intruders and trespassers goes back centuries. It came to be known as “the Castle Doctrine.” But much has changed in the law of self-defense over the last hundred years, and it is im...
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Possessing, brandishing, or using a firearm during the commission of a violent crime or while violating the control substance act brings extraordinarily harsh penalties under federal law. Congress enacted a network of federal statutes that empowers ...
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If you or someone in your family is with violating federal gun laws, contacting the most experienced federal gun defense lawyer near you is essential. While all federal criminal offenses require immediate, professional attention, gun charges are espe...
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Florida recognizes the people’s right to keep and bear arms, but the statute currently imposes some limitations on how a firearm can be kept or transported in a vehicle. In Florida, a person may possess a concealed loaded firearm in their car or ot...
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When it comes to your home, your property, your loved ones, and even yourself, you should have a right to protect them or yourself, even during a crime. This act is self-defense, and under Florida law, you have this right to protect yourself, even by...
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Florida enacted a law in 2005 that expanded the legal right to use force in self-defense beyond what was previously permitted under the common law; the statute is commonly referred to as the “Stand Your Ground Law.” The old law gener...
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Whether it's for hunting or personal protection, it's essential to know whether you can legally have a gun. Federal law prohibits people from acquiring or possessing firearms if convicted of certain crimes. This includes a felony convi...
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The criminal law governing who can own, possess, or use a firearm in the state of Florida plays a role in more prosecutions and trials than most people imagine. Even in Florida, where the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms is highly respec...
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