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Carrying Concealed Weapon - Florida LawTampa Concealed Weapon Attorney
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If you have been arrested for carrying a concealed weapon under Florida law, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to discuss defenses that may apply to your case. At the Sammis Law Firm, we represent men and women charged with serious weapons and firearms charges in the Tampa Bay and surrounding areas, including Tampa and Plant City in Hillsborough County, Bartow in Polk County, Dade City and New Port Richey in Pasco County, Clearwater and St. Petersburg in Pinellas County, and Bradenton in Manatee County, Florida.
The criminal defense attorneys at the Sammis Law Firm are experienced in representing clients charged with a wide range of weapons charges including carrying a concealed weapon or firearm.
Element of Carrying a Concealed Weapons under Florida Law
Carrying a concealed weapon is a serious criminal charge under Florida Statute Section 790.01. In order to prove the crime of carrying a concealed weapon under Florida law, the prosecutor must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
- The defendant knowingly carried a weapon on or about his person;
- The weapon was concealed from the ordinary sight of another person.
A "concealed weaapon" can include an electric weapon or device or a firearm.
Defenses to Carrying a Concealed Weapon
In many cases, a criminal defense attorney will obtain evidence to show that the individuals did not realize that the weapon was concealed on his person or in a bag that he was carrying. In other cases, the evidence is insufficient to show that the weapon was actually concealed from the ordinary sight of another person because the weapon was in plain view.
If the individual had a valid concealed weapons permit under Florida law, then an important affirmative defense exists in the case.
Conclusion
Call 813-250-0500 to speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL, to discuss your case today.