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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 Hillsborough County, Polk County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Manatee County, and Sarasota County. Call 813-250-0500 to speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL, to discuss your case today.
Carrying a concealed weapon is a serious criminal charge under Florida Statute § 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.