Weapons Crimes Defense Attorneys in Kissimmee, Florida

In response to escalating weapon-related violence nationwide, Florida aggressively enforces some of the strictest criminal penalties for purchasing, possessing, or using firearms. With firearm-related deaths surging in recent years, lawmakers have doubled down on enforcement to protect communities.

Alers Law Firm serves clients throughout Kissimmee and Osceola County, including cases at the Osceola County Courthouse and Criminal Justice Center. We provide aggressive defense for those facing serious firearms or weapons allegations. Our office is at 5360 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32812, near Curry Ford Rd and S Semoran Blvd, half a mile from Sedano’s Supermarket.

Experienced & Highly Rated Kissimmee Weapons Crime Defense Lawyer

At Alers Law Firm, our proven courtroom record and years of experience deliver results. From prevailing in misdemeanor trials to being admitted before the Supreme Court of the United States, we relentlessly defend clients. Trust our attorneys to aggressively protect your interests, even in the most complex cases, including machine gun possession and federal firearm offenses.

Respected by peers and trusted by clients, our firm has earned top ratings on Avvo and Google, as well as honors from distinguished organizations such as Martindale-Hubbell and Super Lawyers. We combine deep legal insight with tireless advocacy to protect your rights, freedom, and future.

If someone has been arrested, act now, your next steps are critical. Call (407) 289-1862 immediately or submit the arrestee’s information through the confidential form. Our dedicated team is ready to respond without delay.

What Types of Weapons & Firearm Charges Do We Defend?

While public safety matters, a weapons arrest does not always capture the true circumstances. Many in Kissimmee and Osceola County face charges from routine traffic stops along U.S. 192, incidents near Kissimmee Lakefront Park, or cases arising from concealed carry misunderstandings. In many instances, clients were simply trying to lawfully protect themselves or navigate a maze of confusing firearm laws.

Weapons and firearm allegations in Kissimmee range from misdemeanors to life-altering felonies. Our weapons crimes defense attorneys scrutinize every detail of your arrest, challenging how evidence was obtained and targeting any violation of your rights. We refuse to leave any stone unturned.

Common charges include:

• Carrying a concealed firearm or weapon without a valid permit
• Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
• Improper exhibition of a dangerous weapon
• Possession or discharge of a destructive device
• Possession of a machine gun
• Using or carrying a firearm during the commission of a felony

Machine Gun Possession (Federal Offense)

Possession of a machine gun is considered a serious crime under federal law. A “machine gun” is any firearm that can shoot more than one round each time you pull the trigger. This includes guns that have been changed to work this way or even just the parts that can make a gun do this.

These charges often carry mandatory minimum sentences and can mean decades in prison. Convictions may also bring loss of civil rights, employment barriers, and housing restrictions.

It’s also important to know the difference between being charged only with having a weapon and having your punishment increased because a weapon was involved in another crime. If the sentence is increased due to a weapon, this is called a ” firearm enhancement” and requires a separate legal approach.

Sentencing in Florida & Federal Firearm Cases

Florida State Firearm Cases – The 10-20-Life Law

Florida’s “10-20-Life” law enforces minimum prison time if a gun is used during certain violent crimes:

Penalties include:

• 10 years minimum mandatory if a firearm was carried
• 20 years minimum mandatory if the firearm was discharged
• 25 years to life if someone was seriously injured or killed

These extra penalties are often used in Osceola County and can make sentences much longer.

Federal Firearm Cases – 18 U.S.C. § 922 & § 924(c)

Federal firearm charges are based on laws such as: – 18 U.S.C. § 922, which makes it illegal for certain people to have a gun or for anyone to illegally sell or move guns across state lines.

• 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), which applies when a gun is used or carried during a violent crime or when selling drugs.

Federal sentences usually include set minimum prison times of at least 5 years. The sentence can go up to 30 years or more for certain weapons, like machine guns or silencers. The court also uses the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which look at your past offenses and how serious the crime was, to decide the length of your sentence.

Personalized Legal Defense in Kissimmee

No matter if you are a lawful gun owner, a weapons collector, or someone arrested unexpectedly in Kissimmee, Alers Law Firm will fiercely build a defense strategy uniquely suited to your situation.

The firm understands the local court system, prosecutors, and procedures in Osceola County. Attorneys carefully examine:

• The legality of the traffic stop or search
• Whether law enforcement had probable cause
• Chain of custody and forensic evidence issues
• Potential constitutional violations

The team is fiercely committed to defending clients’ rights and delivering the strongest possible defense.

Speak With a Kissimmee Weapons Crimes Defense Attorney Today

If you are facing weapons or firearm charges in Kissimmee or anywhere in Osceola County, do not wait to seek legal guidance. Call (407) 289-1862 today to schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced Kissimmee criminal defense lawyer. Or contact us online, and we will respond promptly. Your freedom is too important to leave to chance.