Firearm & Weapons Defense in South Florida
One Gun Charge Can Change Your Life—Is Your Defense Ready?
Florida enforces exceptionally strict regulations regarding where, how, and by whom a weapon can be possessed or carried. An unexpected firearm arrest can instantly expose you to severe felony grading and mandatory prison sentences that judges have no power to reduce. Attorneys Elena Blose and Alan Blose provide elite, trial-tested criminal defense tailored to dismantle weapons prosecutions, expose law enforcement overreach, and protect your long-term freedom.
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The Aggressive Prosecution of Weapons Offenses
The Threat of Florida's Mandatory Minimum Sentences
A Single Firearm Allegation Changes Everything
In South Florida, state prosecutors aggressively pursue firearm offenses, frequently using weapons allegations to enhance standard charges into high-level felonies. Many weapons charges carry harsh, mandatory minimum prison terms, meaning that if you are convicted, the judge is legally required to sentence you to a fixed term in state prison without the possibility of early release or probation.
Furthermore, a felony firearm conviction results in the permanent, lifetime forfeiture of your second amendment rights, cutting off your legal ability to ever possess a firearm or protect your family again.
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Examine the Arrest and Evidence
We examine how the firearm was discovered, where it was located, who had access to it, and what evidence the State has to connect you to the weapon.
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Challenge Possession and Knowledge
Being near a firearm does not always mean you illegally possessed it. We challenge whether the State can actually prove you knew the weapon was there and legally possessed or controlled it.
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Analyze the Circumstances
The details matter. We examine where the firearm was carried, how it was stored or transported, your legal status, and the circumstances surrounding the alleged offense to identify available defenses.
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Fight the Charge
and the Consequences
Firearm charges can carry serious penalties and, in some cases, mandatory minimum sentences. We challenge the State’s evidence, negotiate strategically when appropriate, and prepare for trial when the case demands it.
Elite Tactical Defense
We Challenge Law Enforcement Overreach and Procedural Errors
Firearm cases are frequently won or lost based on the exact constitutional boundaries of how the police found the weapon.
Police officers routinely overstep their authority during routine traffic stops or street encounters, performing unlawful frisks and warrantless vehicle searches based on mere hunches. Our Fort Lauderdale defense team specializes in deconstructing these encounters to expose constitutional violations. We look closely at the concept of “constructive possession”—challenging cases where a firearm was found in a shared space and cannot be legally tied to you. Elena Blose brings over ten years of dedicated criminal defense experience, fighting fiercely to protect the rights of gun owners and individuals facing overzealous weapons enforcement across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties.
What Drives Us
AMB Law Satisfied Clients Are Saying
Why Choose AMB Legal for Firearm Charges?
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Strategic Defense.
Relentless Advocacy.
Every Firearm Charges case demands a different strategy. Elena and Alan pursue the path that best protects the client—whether that means negotiating for a favorable resolution, challenging the State’s evidence through pretrial motions, or taking the case to trial. We prepare every case with purpose and fight at every stage for the best possible outcome.
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Partner-Led
Representation
Your case is guided by experienced attorneys with direct oversight from the firm’s founding partners. Our team works together strategically to ensure your defense is prepared carefully, communicated clearly, and handled with the attention your case demands.
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Mitigating
Mandatory Penalties
Florida firearm convictions carry severe, inflexible prison requirements. We use tactical pre-trial litigation to TRY TO get firearm charges downgraded or dismissed entirely before trial.
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Dissecting
Constructive Possession
If a weapon was found in a shared vehicle or home, the state must prove you knew it was there and had control over it. We specialize in dismantling these weak possession claims.
Many individuals mistakenly believe that if a firearm belonged to someone else, or if they had a concealed carry permit in another state, the Florida court system will naturally show leniency. This is a highly dangerous assumption. Florida prosecutors handle weapons charges with zero flexibility, and attempting to explain your side to an investigator without an attorney present will only lock in their timeline for a conviction. Protecting your second amendment rights and your absolute freedom requires immediate, strategic intervention. Retaining an elite, trial-tested criminal defense firm early provides the constitutional shield necessary to intercept felony charges, expose faulty police conduct, and protect your future.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Florida Firearm Charges Defense
What is the penalty for carrying a concealed weapon without a permit in Florida?
While Florida allows for permitless concealed carry for eligible citizens under specific conditions, failing to meet those exact statutory requirements can result in immediate arrest. Carrying an unlicensed concealed firearm outside of those parameters is classified as a third-degree felony, exposing you to a maximum penalty of up to 5 years in state prison, 5 years of probation, and a $5,000 fine.
What is "constructive possession" and how can it apply to my firearm case?
In Florida, the state can charge you with firearm possession even if the weapon was not physically on your person. This is known as “constructive possession.” To secure a conviction, prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you knew the firearm was present and that you had direct control over the space where it was found (such as a vehicle glovebox or shared apartment). We routinely defeat these charges by proving the weapon belonged to someone else and that you had no knowledge or control over it.
What is Florida's 10-20-Life law, and does it apply to my case?
The 10-20-Life statute is a strict mandatory sentencing framework for firearms used during the commission of specific designated felonies (such as robbery, burglary, or assault). Under this law, pulling out a firearm carries a mandatory minimum of 10 years in state prison; firing the weapon carries a mandatory minimum of 20 years; and injuring or killing someone carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years to life. These sentences are completely non-negotiable if a conviction is reached.
Can a felon be charged with possession of a firearm if it is a historic antique or replica?
Under Florida law, convicted felons are strictly prohibited from possessing or controlling firearms, ammunition, or electric weapons. While Florida statutes feature narrow exceptions for specific antique firearms manufactured before 1918, law enforcement officers routinely ignore these nuances and will arrest individuals regardless of the age or operability of the weapon. Navigating this highly complex defense requires specialized statutory expertise.
Can my firearm charges be dismissed if the police did not have a warrant to search my car?
Yes. If law enforcement searched your vehicle’s trunk, glove compartment, or under-seat areas without a valid search warrant, your explicit consent, or a legally recognized exception (such as the automobile exception or a search incident to a lawful arrest), the search violates the Fourth Amendment. Our firm will immediately file a Motion to Suppress, and if successful, the judge will exclude the firearm from evidence, effectively destroying the state’s case.
How Do I Schedule A Consultation?
Scheduling a consultation with AMB Law is easy. Simply give us a call at (954) 960 – 4413 to speak with our friendly staff and arrange a convenient time for you -or- schedule an online consultation.
We Are Here To Listen and Act.
We understand the fear, isolation, and uncertainty you are feeling right now. But you do not have to face the Florida justice system alone. Your consultation with AMB Legal is completely confidential and free of judgment. Speak directly with Elena and Alan, tell us exactly what happened, and let us show you how we are going to protect your future.
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