Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Lawyer
Weapon Charges Defense in Fort Lauderdale
Many crimes are committed with the use of a weapon. For this reason, the government has put specific laws in place to control both the gun population and illegal dangerous weapons in an effort to deter crime. In order to purchase a legal firearm or gun you must first apply for a permit and have a background check performed. This is a precaution by the government to ensure that guns are kept in good hands and are handled properly.
In addition to guns, certain weapons are banned by the United States because it is considered that there is no purpose or use for them other than to specifically cause harm or death. However, crimes are committed every day by the use of both illegal and legal weapons. In some instances law-abiding citizens acting in self defense may be wrongly accused and arrested for weapons charges and crimes they did not commit. If you are being investigated for any type of weapons charge, please contact the Law Office of Marshall Geisser immediately to discuss the circumstances of your case.
On July 1, 2008, a new law was passed, allowing for Florida to become a “take your gun to work” state. This has angered a lot of employers and people throughout the state due to workplace violence issues. It allows for anyone who has a permit to carry a concealed weapon to keep the weapon in a vehicle at work for protection to and from the workplace. This new law was created to support the second amendment right to bear arms, and employers are banned from firing any employee for doing so. If you have been fired or are facing charges related to this new law, a criminal defense attorney at our firm can act to protect your constitutional rights. A lawyer can make all the difference in a weapons charge case.
If you are facing weapon charges in Fort Lauderdale or any of the surrounding areas, we are prepared to fight for you. Our team is well-educated with all current federal and state laws and the criminal court system.
Attorney for Weapon Charges
Hiring a Fort Lauderdale weapon charges attorney right from the start is critical to the swift and favorable outcome of your case! If convicted, you could be sentenced to a mandatory minimum jail or prison time, hefty fines and may even lose the right to own a firearm! In addition, you will also most likely face probation, parole, community service and a suspended driver’s license.
Upon hiring a weapons charges lawyer at our firm, we will perform our own investigation and gathering of evidence in order to challenge the prosecution’s case against you. Contact our firm today to schedule a free weapon charges case consultation with a criminal defense attorney. Our team protects the rights and freedom of clients facing any type of weapons charge, including the following:
- Illegal sale of weapons
- Possession of a concealed weapon
- Illegal possession of a weapon
- Weapons used in self defense
- Committing a crime using a gun
- Unlawfully discharging a firearm
- Brandishing a gun
- Improper exhibition of a weapon
- Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
- Aggravated battery with a deadly weapon
- Possession of a weapon by a convicted felon
- Firing or shooting an object into an occupied building
- Carrying a concealed and loaded firearm in your motor vehicle
- Carrying a weapon onto a plane or aircraft
- Possession of a legal or illegal weapon at an airport
The team at our firm provides excellent defense counsel for clients accused of weapons offenses or other violent crimes.
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