Gun/Weapon Charges

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FIREARM WEAPON CRIMES

If you have been arrested for any firearm or weapon charge in Highlands, Polk or Hardee Counties, call us to discuss your case. Many felony offenses committed while in actual possession of a firearm carry minimum mandatory prison sentences.

We represent clients on the following types of weapon charges:

Aggravated Battery with a Firearm;
Aggravated Assault with a Firearm;
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon;
Carrying a Concealed Weapon / Firearm;
Improper Exhibition / Discharge of a Firearm;
Armed Robbery or Burglary with a Firearm;
Juvenile Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds;
Violation of Probation When the Underlying Offense involved a Weapon or Firearm;
Gun Trafficking.

GRAND THEFT AND FRAUD

Under Florida law, Grand Theft is any intentional and unlawful taking of property valued at $300.00 or more. Grand theft is a felony offense, with penalties that may include prison, probation, fines, restitution, and a permanent criminal record.

Penalties and Sentences for Theft and Grand Theft

First Degree Grand Theft:

Stolen property value is $100,000 or more
maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and fines of up to $10,000

Second Degree Grand Theft:

Stolen property value between $20,000 and $99,999
Maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and fines of up to $10,000

Third Degree Grand Theft

Stolen property valued between $300 and $19,999 or
the property take is a firearm, a motor vehicle, a commercially farmed animal, a fire extinguisher, any amount of fruit consisting of 2,000 or more individual pieces, any stop sign, construction signs, or anhydrous ammonia
Maximum of 5 years in jail and a $5,000 fine.

First Degree Petty Theft

Stolen property valued between $100 and $299
Maximum penalty of 1 year in jail and a $1000 fine
If defendant convicted twice of any theft crime, will be charged with elevated third degree felony

Second Degree Petty Theft

Stolen property valued below $100
Maximum sentence of 60 days in jail and a $500 fine

The hiring of an attorney is a critical decision in a prosecution for Grand Theft. Given the numerous defenses to the charge and the technical requirements to sustain a conviction, an attorney can make a dramatic difference in the outcome of a case. Even where no viable defenses exist, being represented by counsel means that a defendant’s case can be presented in the best possible light, with negotiations aimed at avoiding prison and a permanent felony record.

CONTACT AN ATTORNEY

If you have been arrested for any of the charges mentioned above, you may have defenses available to contest the charge or to minimize potential penalties. Contact The Law Office of William B. Fletcher, P.A. today for a free consultation.