Your Second Amendment rights provide each individual the right to bear arms to provide for common self-defense. The question is, are there limitations? The Supreme Court, while granting the right to bear arms to individuals, still provides restrictions so the United States does not turn into the Wild West. Florida…
Articles Posted in Weapon Offenses
My son’s school just called. The police arrested him for having a weapon on school property. Is he going to be charged with a crime?
School shootings have been increasing in the last several years, which means greater safety measures and stricter guidelines have been put into play. Bringing a weapon to a school, whether it be an elementary school all the way to high school, is not just a cause for suspension or expulsion,…
Can I Face Criminal Charges for the Same Crime in Both State Court and Federal Court?
The short answer is yes if the criminal conduct you were involved in violated both state law and federal law then you can face criminal charges in both state court and federal court. Local or statewide law enforcement agencies including local sheriff’s departments, city police departments, and the Florida Department…
I Accidentally Brought a Weapon to the Airport, What Can Happen to Me Now?
Bringing a weapon to the airport unintentionally can happen. Often people are in a rush and forget to remove a weapon they usually carry with them from their bag. Others bring a weapon to the airport under the belief that they are legally allowed to do so. Unfortunately, this can…