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Blog · October 31, 2014

Firearms / Alcohol / FS 790.151 / Using Firearm while Intoxicated / FS 790.10 / Improper Exhibition of Firearm / FS 790.15 / Unlawful Discharge / AVVO / Michael A. Haber, Esq. **ARRESTED / **305DUI

Q:     What is the penalty for first time offender discharging a gun in a parking lot of an apartment complex?  No one was hurt. Shooter was drunk.  And what is statute of limitation on charging person with above?


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Answered . Using a firearm while intoxicated is a 2nd degree misdemeanor. Its punishable by 60 days in jail and the statute of limitations is 1 year.

Improper exhibition of a firearm is a 1st degree misdemeanor. It is punishable by 364 days in jail and is subject to 2 year statute of limitations.

Unlawful discharge of a firearm in public is also a 1st degree misdemeanor. It is punishable by 364 days in jail and is subject to 2 year statute of limitations.

If you or someone you know have been charged with any forearms offense then s/he/you can expect to be prosecuted aggressively. Accordingly, s/he/you should get into an experienced Bradenton area criminal defense lawyers office and start planning a defense strategy.

I hope that this has been helpful and wish you the best of luck!

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