A firearm enhancement is an increase in criminal penalties because a firearm was used, carried, or possessed during the commission of a crime. Under Florida’s 10-20-Life law, enhancements can result in mandatory minimum prison terms ranging from 10 years to life, depending on how the firearm was used.
If law enforcement violated your Fourth Amendment rights through an unlawful search or seizure, any evidence obtained — including a firearm — can be suppressed through a motion to suppress. Without that evidence, the prosecution’s case may be severely weakened or dismissed.
No. Under Florida law, it is illegal for a convicted felon to possess, own, or control a firearm, unless their civil rights and firearm rights have been formally restored through clemency proceedings.
Yes. If the use of a firearm was legally justified in self-defense or defense of others under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law, you may be entitled to immunity from prosecution. A hearing can be held before trial to determine whether immunity applies.
Contact a skilled criminal defense attorney immediately. Gun charges carry severe consequences, but there are often defenses and legal strategies available. Do not speak to law enforcement or prosecutors without legal representation.