West Palm Beach Unlawful Possession of Firearm Attorney

While Florida is a relatively lenient state in terms of firearm sale, it does have very strict laws in place regarding the possession of firearms. Anyone who violates these legal restrictions is at risk of being convicted with at least a misdemeanor charge or, depending on the situation, a felony.

If you have been convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm, you will need a strong and capable criminal defense attorney to defend you in court. The West Palm Beach unlawful possession of firearm lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. have the experience to help you in this situation. Please call our offices today at 561-353-2800 to learn more about how we can assist you.

Who cannot possess firearms in Florida?

There are laws in place in the state of Florida that prevent certain individuals from legally possessing or carrying firearms. These restrictions may vary depending on the weapon at hand. There is legislation in place that prohibits any of the following individuals from possessing any type of gun:

• A convicted felon who has not yet had his or her civil rights restored
• Drug addicts
• Alcoholics
• Those who are not of sound mind
• Mental incompetents
• Vagrants
• Any person who has been charged with a restraining order for domestic violence
• Any individual under 18 years of age
• Any person who falls under one of the above categories and is caught in possession of a firearm is subject to punishment by law. The West Palm Beach unlawful possession of firearms lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. can work with you if you are facing charges for illegally possessing a firearm.

What are the laws regarding carrying firearms in Florida?

In general, it is illegal for people to openly carry a firearm in public. Those who carry a concealed firearm must have a license to make this action legit. Exceptions to these rules include the following individuals:

• Members of clubs that collect guns or have organized shooting practices
• Hunters, campers, or fishers
• Law enforcement officials
• Those whose business is the manufacturing, repair, or sale of firearms
• Those who have firearms at home or workplace
• Those carrying an unloaded and wrapped pistol to their places of residence after purchasing the weapon

Aside from these exceptions, people engaged in the act of publicly carrying firearms are subject to penalty by law.

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If you have been charged with the illegal possession of a firearm, you will need a competent lawyer to represent you in court. The West Palm Beach unlawful possession of firearms attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. are dedicated to helping people in your situation in the best manner possible. Please contact our offices today at 561-353-2800 to discuss your circumstances with one of our lawyers.