Florida gun laws can be strict. If you are charged with a gun crime in the state, you are probably facing more than just a fine or a temporary hassle. You could be looking at mandatory prison time, a felony record, or even losing your right to own a gun in the future.
At Goldman Wetzel, we know how fast these charges can escalate and how quickly law enforcement can make assumptions about your intentions. When you work with us, you get more than one St. Petersburg gun lawyer; you get two experienced criminal defense attorneys, working together to protect your rights from day one. Whether you are facing a first-time firearm charge or have a complicated case involving prior offenses, we are ready to help.
Florida law gives you the right to own and carry firearms, but that right comes with strict rules. If you are accused of breaking those rules, you can be arrested, even if you did not know you were doing anything wrong.
Our attorneys handle all types of gun-related charges in St. Petersburg, including:
Some of these charges are misdemeanors, but many are felonies that carry mandatory minimum sentences under Florida’s 10-20-Life law. If prosecutors believe you showed, fired, or used a gun during another crime, they can and will push for years in prison. You need a strong defense and a legal team that knows how to counter the state’s case.
When you work with us, you get two seasoned gun crime litigators looking at your St. Petersburg case from every angle. We do not wait for things to get worse; we take action from the start.
Every gun case is different, but we start with the same question: Did the police follow the law when they arrested you? We’ll fight to get evidence thrown out if police violated your rights at any step, including during a traffic stop, search, or arrest. We also look at:
We aim to get your charges reduced, dismissed, or beaten in court, and we have successfully achieved this for many clients.
In addition to gun charges, you may also be facing accusations of:
If a firearm was involved in any way, the entire case becomes more serious, and prosecutors often use gun charges to pressure people into pleading guilty.
Our lawyers understand how stressful it is to face a gun charge in St. Petersburg. Maybe it was a mistake, you did not know the law, or were defending yourself or someone you care about. Whatever happened, we are not here to judge you but to defend you.
At Goldman Wetzel, we do not take every case but go all in on the ones we do. Your record, rights, and reputation are at risk, so we will be with you from start to finish, building a real defense and not just walking you through a plea deal.
If you have been arrested or charged with a firearms offense, get the help of a legal team that will not back down. At Goldman Wetzel, we will fight hard to protect your rights and help you move forward. Call now to speak with a St. Petersburg gun lawyer who can and will fight for you.
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