The Florida Legislature has made punishing individuals accused of possessing or using firearms a top priority with their infamous 10-20-life campaign. Additionally, the legislature requires minimum mandatory prison sentences for individuals accused of possessing or using firearms.

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Common minimum mandatory sentences include:

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Carrying Concealed Firearm – no minimum mandatory, but a third-degree felony

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Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon – 3 year minimum mandatory (requires actual possession, not constructive possession)

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Aggravated Assault with a Firearm – 3 year minimum mandatory

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Burglary/Robbery/ Aggravated Battery with a Firearm – 10 year minimum mandatory

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Burglary/Robbery/ Aggravated Assault/Aggravated Battery with a DISCHARGE – 20 year minimum mandatory

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Burglary/Robbery/ Aggravated Battery with a DISCHARGE resulting in great bodily harm/death – 25 year minimum mandatory

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There are numerous defenses to weapon possessions that can lead to the case being dismissed, the State Attorney’s Office waiving the minimum mandatory sanction, or pleaing the case down to a lesser charge. At the Law Office of Bhavik Patel, we work diligently on each firearm case to provide you with the best chance avoiding the minimum mandatory penalties.

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If you have been arrested for any firearm allegation, contact the Law Office of Bhavik Patel today. We are available 24/7, seven days a week.

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