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Weapons Offenses 
 
       The State of Florida's criminal laws regarding weapons offenses are specific as to who can and cannot possess a weapon.  Also, you must be aware of the 10-20-Life Statute.  It mandates a minimum 10 year prison term for certain felonies, or attempted felonies in which the offender possesses a firearm or destructive device
It further states that you may be sentenced to a minimum 20 year prison term when the firearm is discharged.  If someone is injured or killed by a firearm, the statute mandates that an offender receive 25 years to life in prison.  If you are a conficted felon, you could receive a minimum 3 year prison term for possession of a firearm.
 
Contact a lawyer today so that you can be fully informed about the consequences of a weapons offense charge.  A lawyer can assist you in obtaining discovery in your case and evaluating the applicable laws and punishments that you may be facing. 

 
More information regarding weapons offenses can be found below:
 

Illegal Possession of  a Firearm    
     Possession of an illegal firearm is a serious offense in Florida, and different circumstances lead to different potential consequences. The Florida legislature has specifically defined who can not possess a weapon:
     -  Anyone under 16, unless the gun is not loaded and is at home under parental supervision
     -  Anyone convicted of a felony and who hasn't had his or her civil rights restored
     -  Is found to be a drug addict, a vagrant or mentally incompetent
     -  Is subject to an active domestic violence injunction or charge
     The severity of penalties that can result from a conviction under these charges can vary from a misdemeanor to a felony, depending on the factual circumstances.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon
     Assault with a deadly weapon is called "aggravated assault" under the Florida laws.
     "Simple" assault is defined as an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to the person of another, coupled with an apparent ability to do so, and doing some act which creates a well-founded fear in such other person that such violence is imminent.
     If this threat is accompanied by the brandishing of a deadly weapon, a defendant who is convicted of this charge could face up to five years in prison.

Possession of a Stolen Firearm
     The Florida Law combines the illegal possession of a firearm with possession of stolen property, both of which can be felony charges. If a person is found to possess a stolen firearm, he or she will be charged with a third-degree felony at a minimum, and perhaps a second or even first-degree felony with the presence of certain facts that work against the defendant.

Concealed Weapons Charges
      If you wish to carry a concealed weapon in Florida, the law specifically states the manner in which you may obtain proper licensing to do so.  If you are carrying a concealed weapon without the proper authorization, you can be charged with a third-degree felony and be sentenced to up to five years in prison.