Articles Posted in Firearm

The intersection of Florida medical marijuana laws and federal firearm prohibitions has created one of the most important constitutional battles of our time. Thousands of Floridians hold valid medical marijuana cards under Article X, Section 29 of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 381, Florida Statutes, allowing them to treat chronic conditions lawfully under state law. Yet, under federal law, these same patients are labeled as “unlawful users of a controlled substance” and face a complete ban on firearm possession under 18 U.S.C. § 922(d)(3) and (g)(3).

What Is Constructive Possession of a Weapon? “None of the testifying officers could recall how the car keys were obtained, when the men in the residence had arrived there, or who drove the rental car to the residence that day, who had been driving it during the rental period, or . . . who owned…

“unlawful for any person to own or to have in his or her care, custody, possession, or control any firearm, ammunition, or electric weapon or device, or to carry a concealed weapon, including a tear gas gun or chemical weapon or device, if that person has been . . . Convicted of a felony” Felon…