Gun Crimes

Miami Gun Crimes Lawyer

Under Florida law, gun crimes are harshly punished. While the right for Floridians to bear arms is protected by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and Section 8 of Article I in the Constitution of the State of Florida, this right is not without limits. Being arrested for any kind of violent crime carries serious penalties in Florida, and these penalties may be enhanced if the alleged offender carried a firearm while committing a crime.

Some of the firearm and weapon offenses we have worked with include:

Carrying a concealed weapon
Unlawful possession of a deadly weapon
Using a destructive device, such as a sawed-off shotgun
Illegal firearm sale
Assault with a deadly weapon
Shooting a gun in public
Using a firearm while intoxicated
Prohibited use of a gun against a law enforcement officer

Were you arrested for a gun crime in South Florida? I encourage you to contact me, Miami gun crimes defense attorney JONATHAN B. BLECHER, for legal advice. I am a seasoned criminal defense lawyer and have represented thousands of clients throughout Florida for a wide variety of criminal offenses.

Need aggressive criminal defense representation in Miami? Contact me online or call me at (786) 977-9355 to schedule your free, confidential case evaluation.

What Is Florida’s 10/20/Life Law?

Florida Statute § 775.087 was enacted in 1999 and is commonly referred to as Florida’s “10/20/Life” or the “use a gun and you’re done” law. Violating Florida gun laws regarding carrying, possessing, and discharging a firearm are subject to § 775.087, which mandates minimum sentences when a gun is used during the commission of a felony crime. Specifically, the law refers to the respective mandatory minimum prison sentences for pulling a gun (10 years), firing a gun (20 years) and shooting a person (life
sentence) in the commission of a crime.

Common crimes involving the 10/20/Life law include:

Murder
Carjacking
Burglary
Arson
Kidnapping
Assault
Many other violent crimes

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Find A Miami Lawyer For Gun Crimes

If you have been arrested for any kind of gun-related offense in Miami, you will want to secure legal counsel as soon as possible to protect your rights, reputation, and freedom. As a trial-tested criminal defense attorney in Miami with over 30 years of experience, I am passionate about defending the rights of the criminally accused. My extensive legal background, including former work on the side of the prosecution, enables me to skillfully navigate even the most complex cases.

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