Jacksonville Weapons Crimes Lawyers

Criminal Defense Attorneys for Weapons Crimes in Jacksonville, Florida

If you have been arrested for a weapons, gun, or firearm offense in the Jacksonville area, you may be facing a serious charge. It is important that you consult with a Jacksonville weapons crimes attorney at our firm about the particulars of your case so that we can give you appropriate and specific advice. Our firm focuses on criminal defense cases of all kinds, including those involving weapons, guns, and firearms. We can review your case and, if you retain our services, represent you in any legal proceedings connected with the charges, working on your behalf with an effective defense and in any negotiations with prosecutors or judges.

Weapons Charges in Florida

Our firm represents clients in all types of weapons charges, including the following:

• Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
• Possession of a Firearm Without a License
• Firing a Deadly Missile
• Possession of an Illegal Firearm
• Possession of a Concealed Weapon
• Improper Exhibition of Discharge of a Firearm

Federal and state law concerning firearms and weapons is made up of a comprehensive group of statutes and regulations regarding all facets of possession and ownership. Under Florida law, conviction of a weapons crime in connection with the commission of a violent crime such as robbery or a home invasion may carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 to 20 years, depending on the case. Those individuals who are excluded from legally possessing firearms include convicted felons, persons who are subject to a restraining order, and those who have been convicted of a domestic violence crime.

Weapons charges, such as possession of an illegal firearm, may be classified as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the facts of the case. Because each case is unique, it is in your best interests to speak with a Jacksonville weapons crimes lawyer at The Williston Firm in a confidential consultation.