Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

Miami Criminal Attorney

Florida criminal law restricts the rights of convicted felons, especially in the Second Amendment right to bear arms. If you have been convicted of any type of felony in Florida, it is unlawful for you to possess a gun , whether or not you were convicted on weapons and firearm charges. Additionally, if you have been convicted of a felony in another jurisdiction outside of Florida that carried a possible sentence of more than one year in prison, you are not eligible to possess a gun in Florida. Federal crimes that are classified as felonies will result in gun ownership restriction. Likewise, if you were convicted as a minor of an act that would have been a felony if you were charged as an adult, you are not allowed to possess a gun. If you are caught with a firearm in your possession, including in your home or vehicle, you could face prison and parole violations charges. To avoid these penalties, you should seriously consider speaking to a South Florida felon in possession of a firearm criminal defense lawyer from Seltzer Law, PA.

Under state law, you are not only prohibited from owing a gun, you can also be convicted for having one in your control. The law also states that it is illegal for a convicted felon to carry concealed weapons, including a tear gas gun. Violation of this law is a second degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years in state prison and a $10,000 fine. It is crucial to avoid a conviction, as having multiple felonies on your criminal record can lead to increasingly severe punishment under the state's enhanced sentencing regimen. A hard-hitting Miami criminal attorney and former Miami-Dade Cyber Crime Prosecutor can negotiate and fight in court to help you prevent a guilty verdict.

Criminal Defense Lawyer for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

Criminal defense attorney David S. Seltzer defends clients throughout South Florida and the state. If you have questions regarding your gun ownership eligibility, don't delay-let an experienced former prosecutor help protect your 2nd amendment rights . You can reach us 24 hours a day and seven days a week to set up a free consultation .

Contact a Miami criminal defense lawyer if you have been charged with possession of a firearm by a felon and want to take swift action to fight the case.