Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

Fort Lauderdale Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon Criminal Defense Lawyer

The right to bear arms is guaranteed by the Second Amendment, but it is not absolute. If you have been convicted of a felony, you may not possess a firearm in Florida, no matter how long it has been since you put the case behind you. This includes juvenile acts that, if committed by an adult, would have been charged as felonies. It also includes felony convictions from other states which were punishable by a year or more in prison.

Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is a second-degree felony in most cases, carrying up to 15 years in prison. But if the felony conviction qualifies as gang activity under Florida law, possession of a firearm becomes a first-degree felony punishable by up to life in prison. With this much at stake, you should consult an experienced South Florida criminal defense attorney as soon a possible after being charged.

If you or someone you love is charged with possession of a firearm after a felony conviction, do not hesitate to contact a Palm Beach felon in possession criminal defense attorney. The Miami-Dade felon in possession of a firearm 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 790.23 Felons and delinquents; possession of firearms, ammunition, or electric weapons or devices unlawful.