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Tampa Attorney for Improper Exhibition of a Firearm or Weapon

If you have been arrested for the crime of improper exhibition of a firearm or other dangerous in Florida, contact an experienced Tampa criminal defense attorney to discuss your case. Improper Exhibition of a weapon is also commonly refered to as "brandishing a weapon." We represent people charged with improper exhibition of a firearm or other dangerous weapon in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL, and the surrounding areas of Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, Manatee, and Sarasota County, Florida.

Under Florida Statute Section 790.10, the charge of improper exhibition of a firearm or other dangerous weapon is a first degree misdemeanor which is punishable by 12 months in the county jail and a $1,000 fine. The charge of improper exhibition of a firearm or other weapon requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt of the following elements:

  1. The Defendant carried a weapon;
  2. The Defendant exhibited the weapon in a threatening, carelass, angry or rude manner;
  3. The Defendant did so in the presence of at least one other person.

The first degree misdemeanor offense of improper exhibition applies to any dangerous weapon including a sword, firearm or electric device such as a taser. If the Defendant committed the offense of improper exhibition of a dangerous weapon in self-defense, then the Defendant is not guilty of the crime.

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DUI in Clearwater, DUI in Bartow, DUI in New Port Richey, DUI in Dade City, DUI in Bradenton, or DUI in Brooksville.

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