Asked in Criminal Law for Florida

Q: Can a person be charged in florida for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carrying a concealed weapon

As well as sale of cocaine with a weapon when its all the same weapon

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Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
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  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Yes, it's three different crimes, but each one concerning a weapon.

Leonard Louis Cagan
Leonard Louis Cagan
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Ocala, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Typically a person can be charged with multiple crimes based on the same actions if the crimes have different elements (or points of proof). Even though the same firearm is involved, the crimes are distinct and so can be charged independently.

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