Discharging a Firearm in a Public Place

South Florida Discharging a Firearm in a Public Place Criminal Defense Attorney

The crime of discharging a firearm in public has two basic parts under Florida law. The first prohibits firing a gun in any public place, including over a road or an occupied property, unless it was for self-defense, official duties or legal hunting on appropriate state lands. This is a first-degree misdemeanor with possible jail time. Even firing a weapon into the sky may result in a charge. These cases frequently arise from mistakes or exuberance rather than serious injuries, making it important to retain a skilled Miami-Dade discharging a firearm criminal defense lawyer to clear your good name.

The statute also essentially outlaws drive-by shootings. It is illegal for occupants of vehicles to fire guns out of the vehicles within 1,000 feet of any person, a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. It is also a crime for the owner or driver of any vehicle to knowingly order anyone to discharge a firearm from the vehicle, regardless of whether the owner of the vehicle is physically present. This crime carries up to five years in prison.

If you or someone you love is facing a charge of discharging a firearm in a public place, do not hesitate to contact a Fort Lauderdale firing a gun in public criminal defense attorney. The Palm Beach discharging a firearm in public criminal defense law firm of Menachem M. Mayberg , P.A., offers free, confidential consultations to potential clients. To reach us seven days a week and 24 hours a day, contact us through our Web site or call us at (305) 695-8750.

For further reading; see Florida Statue 790.15 Discharging firearm in public.