Hire A Weapons Lawyer For Weapons Charges In Broward County
Charged With Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm Or Weapon In Broward County?
As defined in section Section 790.01(2), Florida Statutes “a person who carries a concealed firearm on or about his person commits a felony of the third degree. “If you are charged with this felony the penalty could be 5 years of imprisonment or a fine of $5000 and 5 years of probation.
The Law Office of Matthew Glassman, P.A. can take advantage of multiple legal defenses in an attempt to get your weapons charge case dismissed or your penalties minimized.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services allows Florida residents to obtain a conceal and carry license to carry a concealed firearm. According to the concealed carry in Florida law, this may include a range of firearms, if they are concealed from others. In the state of Florida, you are legally allowed to conceal firearms such as handguns, electronic weapons or devices and tear gas guns.
As Florida is a conceal and carry state, this gives you the right to hide your firearm from others. However, responsible gun owners who did nothing wrong end up getting prosecuted for offenses involving a concealed firearms all too often.
The legal defenses that may be pursued in your firearms and weapons case are as follows:
- The weapon was discovered in an illegal search (without a warrant). As defined in The Fourth Amendment“protect citizens from unreasonable search and seizure. The government may not conduct any searches without a warrant, and such warrants must be issued by a judge and based on probable cause.”
- Being placed under arrest as a result of police misconduct.
- Your weapon does not meet the characteristics of a generally prohibited weapon.
- You were unaware that your weapon falls under the category of a generally prohibited weapon.
- You have a valid permit to carry the weapon or firearm that was in your possession.
How Can A Fort Lauderdale Weapon Charges Attorney Help You?
Our weapons attorney at the Law Office of Matthew Glassman, P.A.. can help any weapons charge cases regarding handgun ownership and possession, as well as alleged violent crimes involving weapons and the use of deadly force for clients in South Florida.
Weapons attorney Matthew Glassman can handle the following types of weapon charge cases:
- Self-Defense
- Stand Your Ground
- Criminal Homicide Defense
- Firearm Used in the Commission of a Crime
- Concealed Weapons Firearms
- Florida Concealed Weapons Permits
- Illegal Public Display of Weapons
Our Firearms And Weapons Law Firm Handles Cases In Broward County And Also Accepts Cases From The Following Surrounding Areas, Including:
- Fort Lauderdale
- West Palm Beach
- Hollywood
- Dania Beach
- Hallandale Beach
- Coral Springs
- Delray Beach
- Broward County
- Pompano Beach
- Pembroke Pines
- Boca Raton
- Miami
Are You Or Someone You Know Facing Allegations Of A Weapons Charge In South Florida?
After being in the criminal defense field for more than 10 years and handling cases punishable by the death penalty, Matthew Glassman has defended countless people from cases stemming from the use, discharge and possession of a firearm. If you have been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm or any weapons charge you need to act fast and call the Law Office of Matthew Glassman, P.A. right away. With the right gun lawyer by your side you can potentially have your case dismissed or reduced.
Let Our Weapons Lawyer Help You With Your Weapons Charge
Don’t let a mistake of misunderstanding end up putting you behind bars for a weapons charge. While gun accidents happen every day in Florida, it is your constitutional right to protect yourself. Your Florida gun rights are important to know. Weapons lawyer
Matthew Glassman has great success for securing favorable case results for clients who face weapon charges in South Florida.
Call (954) 807-1914 now for a FREE consultation with a Florida firearms and weapons defense attorney
Law Office of Matthew Glassman, P.A.
Address: 600 SW 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315
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