Naples Concealed Weapons Defense Lawyer

There are parties in Florida who are permitted to carry firearms without licenses in Florida. According to Florida Statute Title XLVI Chapter 790.25, Florida’s National Guard, State Defense Force, peace officers, and other military officials do not need to have licenses to carry concealed weapons. Other parties protected by the aforementioned statute include:

• Private investigators
• Bank security
• Parties at shooting ranges
• People whose weapons have been wrapped after cleaning or repairs

If you believe the circumstance for which you were charged falls under these or other protected circumstances, you can work with a criminal defense attorney to bring your concerns forward in criminal court.

Florida law enforcement can charge the parties accused of concealing a firearm without a license with a third-degree felony. Third-degree felonies can see the accused parties face up to five years in prison and fines of up to $5,000.

If you have an existing criminal record or are engaging in other allegedly illegal behaviors at the time you’re approached by police officers, law enforcement may compound the charges brought against you.

You can challenge a concealed carry violation through several means, including claiming immunity under the aforementioned exceptions statute. You can also work with an attorney to otherwise claim that police officers misinterpreted your interactions with an alleged weapon.

There may also be a chance that police officers didn’t have a reasonable motivation for pulling you over or otherwise approaching you with legal intent. You can specifically elaborate on the circumstances of your arrest during a case consultation with our team, at which point we can recommend an argument that may suit your circumstances.

Do You Need an Attorney to Challenge a Concealed Carry Violation?

You can defend yourself from an alleged concealed carry violation. However, without a legal foundation to build your case on, your attempt to defend yourself may actually further complicate your case. At a minimum, it is in your best interest to discuss your approach to your case with an experienced attorney before you go to court.

If you’re facing charges for allegedly concealing a weapon without a license, you should contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Police officers and state representatives may attempt to skew your attempt to defend yourself alone as admissions of guilt or wrongdoing.

An attorney can step in before anything is taken out of context. In turn, lawyers can make sure that a court considers all of the perspectives from which your case may be addressed and subsequently reduce or waive the charges brought against you.