A update, preliminary court date was august 2nd, but was continued because prosecutor had covid. After a month of worry and several thousand dollars for legal, the state of Florida decided to drop the charges against my son tuesday, got the notice from the lawyer today. Hopefully his property...
Talked with my son, charge was 790.01(2) concealed firearms 2 counts because his and wifes were in the truck. They were in view, and 1 in a snapped holster. The cop was going to let him go but police chief showed up and said arrest. Made comment he was making a example. We will see, never read...
We haven't been able to talk with him yet. I spoke with the booking officer and asked what charge was filed. He said, unrestrained firearm, felony, that is all I could get from him. Hopefully I will hear it all Sunday.
In Ga. its legal to have it in sight and in Fl. its not legal if its not in glove box or in container without permit. Law says there needs to be a step to get to it to qualify.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse! I'm venting a little. My son doesn't have a carry permit, I always told him if not locked in glove box have it in view (in Ga.) this morning in Fl. on way to a job site, traffic stop and yep gun on the seat. Immediate arrest and booked for unsecured firearm, a...