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Why Choose Wichman Law Firm for Your Gun Crime Defense in Miami?
Because our Rights Matter
Attorney Wichman understands that the best representation for his clients is a skilled combination of aggressiveness and compassion. Get your Second Chance Now by calling our office at (305) 317-1529
We are Genuine. Diligent. and Ethical.
We truly care about our clients and do all in our power to get them the best possible outcome, and we do this by providing thorough, honest, and straightforward representation to all parties and court personnel involved. We seek to help people through our practice.
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When the stakes are high, you will need a defense strategy that can aggressively and effectively combat any allegations. We offer a free consultation to discuss how we would approach your case to set it on the best path forward. Our office is avail for calls 24/7.
Type of Weapons Offenses in Florida
Florida law restricts gun ownership and possession in several circumstances. It limits your right to carry your weapon in certain locations, and if you a felony conviction. Some of the most common offenses include:
- Unlawful Possession of a Weapon or Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon or Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon or Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon
- Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Repeat Offender or Habitual Offender
- Concealed Handgun License Violations
- Concealed Guns or Firearms at Airports or Other Public Places
- Unlawfully Brandishing a Weapon
- Unlawfully Discharging a Weapon
- Illegal Sale of a Weapon
A conviction of any of the above listed crimes could negatively impact your rights and freedom. Not only you could you go to jail and pay hefty fines, but a criminal conviction on your record could make it to where you are no longer to possess a firearm again in the future, hurting your ability to hunt, defend yourself and family and home, and you could find it difficult to find a job, rent an apartment, get a loan for a house or job, and even no longer be able to vote if convicted of a felony. As such, if you are facing these or any other weapons charges, take the first step to making your situation better and reach out to us to see how we could best defend you in these circumstances.
Call us today at (305) 317-1529 to set up a free consultation with our Miami gun crimes defense attorney.
What are the Possible Defense to Gun Crimes in Miami?
Weapons laws are complex and sometimes the police officer that charged you may not have fully understood them. You may have been able to possess the weapon rightfully, however, the officer charged you in error. A good defense might involve asking the court to interpret the law properly as to correct any misjudgments or misunderstandings associated with the initial application of the law to your situation that got you arrested.
Another possibility for defense lies in the basis of insufficient evidence, or lack of proof. Each weapons charges has different elements to it, all of which need to be proven individually beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict you. For example, in a possession of a firearm case, there exists the element of “possession”. What it means legally to possess is a matter of law on which situations have been deemed to fall under having control of it and thus possessing, versus just having it nearby you. While this element seems obvious or simple to prove, in some cases it is not and there could be alternative explanations and rationale for why the weapon was near you or in your presence or belongings that do not go along with other elements as to your mental state in desiring to possess the firearm. At your consultation we will go over all of these possibilities and set you up for the best possible defense.
The Constitution of the United States of America may also protect you from a weapons charge. While many in the Miami area may come from other countries before settling in the area, or perhaps are just visiting South Florida from another place, understand that America’s laws on protecting the ability bear arms is a strong and important one, much more valued here then in other parts of the world. The right to bear arms is found in the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and states:
“A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
In your defense, we make sure that this important constitutional right is not violated. In addition to your right to bear arms is your right to be free from any unlawful search and seizure under the U.S. Constitution. This is what we call our 4th Amendment rights in the context of criminal law and procedure. It is important in all criminal cases, including gun offenses, and a violation of it can have important evidence that the police gathered to use against you be not admitted in Court. Contact our Miami-Dade criminal defense attorney and gun crime lawyer in Miami as to help you go through the specific facts of your case to help you determine if they are able to use a constitutional defense in your case as to assert your legal rights and prevent jail time and a conviction on your record.
Talk with a Gun Crime Attorney in Miami Today
If your charged with a firearm-related crime in Miami, Florida, call Miami Criminal Defense Attorney Kevin Wichman at (305) 317-1520 to schedule a free consultation. Fight back by mounting the strongest possible defense and hire our legal team, who has the necessary skills and experience to represent you if you or a loved one is facing a weapons charge in the Greater Miami and South Florida area.
Call (305) 317-1529 for the experienced and effective legal representation in Court that you need.
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