Improper Exhibition of a Weapon

If accused of Improper Exhibition of a Weapon in Florida, you need to know the:

• Definition of Improper Exhibition of a Weapon
• Penalties for Improper Exhibition of a Weapon
• Defenses to Improper Exhibition of a Weapon

Definition of Improper Exhibition of a Weapon

The crime of Improper Exhibition of a Weapon contains the following three elements.

1. A defendant had or carried a dangerous weapon or firearm;
2. The defendant exhibited the dangerous weapon or firearm in a rude, careless, angry, or threatening manner; and
3. The defendant did so in the presence of one or more persons

Penalties for Improper Exhibition of a Weapon

The crime of Improper Exhibition of a Weapon is a First Degree Misdemeanor and if convicted of Improper Exhibition of a Weapon, a judge can impose any combination of the following penalties:

• Up to one (1) year in jail.
• Up to twelve (12) months of probation.
• Up to $1,000 in fines.

Defenses to Improper Exhibition of a Weapon

In addition to the pretrial defenses and trial defenses that can be raised in any criminal case, a specific defense to the crime of Improper Exhibition of a Weapon is Self Defense.

Contact Criminal Defense Lawyer Richard Hornsby

If you have been arrested or charged with the crime of Improper Exhibition of a Weapon in Central Florida or the greater Orlando area, please contact Criminal Defense Lawyer Richard Hornsby today.

The initial consultation is free and I am always available to advise you of the proper course of action that can be taken.