Melbourne Firearm Crimes Attorneys

Legal Representation in State & Federal Court

Any firearm charge is extremely serious and carries significant penalties, if convicted. For this reason, it is in your best interests to contact a criminal defense lawyer with specific experience in the laws regarding weapons. At Funk, Szachacz & Diamond, our firearm crimes lawyers in Melbourne are all Florida Bar Board Certified attorneys with extensive experience representing clients in cases related to firearms.

Firearm Charges in Florida

Under Florida law, most firearm crimes are felonies. Often, a firearm charge is associated with another criminal charge, such as aggravated assault, aggravated battery, robbery, murder, or other charges.

We represent clients charged with firearm crimes, such as:

• Unlawful possession of a firearm
• Carrying a concealed weapon
• Unlawful purchase or sale of firearms
• Possession of an illegal weapon
• Possession of a firearm in the commission of a crime
• Brandishing a firearm
• Unlawful discharge of a firearm

Florida has mandatory minimum sentences under the state’s 10-20-Life law. If a firearm is brandished during the commission of a crime, the defendant may face a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years. When the firearm is discharged in the commission of a crime, the defendant may face a mandatory 20 years in prison. If the gun injures or kills someone, a conviction can result in a sentence of 25 years to life.

Let Us Prepare Your Defense

Due to the serious nature of a firearm charge and related criminal charges, you should not hesitate to seek the advice of experienced Melbourne firearm crimes attorneys. In some cases, firearm charges are prosecuted in federal court. Our lawyers represent clients charged with firearm crimes in state court, federal court, and appellate court.