Felony reduced to misdemeanor.. Can I get a handgun in the state of Florida

Florida is a fairly gun friendly state. Generally, a misdemeanor should not influence your gun ownership rights. That said, there may be an issue depending upon the type of charge. For instance, a domestic violence charge (e.g., battery DV) might cause issues. For the charge that was dropped, it shouldn't factor in. For the other, it doesn't seem to relate to violence in any way. My initial thought is that this should not cause you any issues with regard to buying a gun. If you were presently being charged with a felony or a violent misdemeanor, you might have an issue. But this does not seem to be the case here.

Under Federal law, your getting a firearm is not limited because of these convictions. There may be some delay if the disposition report (showing the reduction to a misdemeanor) has not been filed. I do not know Florida law but would be surprised if it were more restrictive on this. Note there are misdemeanors (domestic violence) that do preclude firearm possession. If any answer on helps you, mine or someone else’s, please mark it as "helpful" or "best answer" to help know which answers to show others. Thank you. --- Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin http://addbalance.com --- Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/CriminalDefenseMadTown --- Talking to the Police - Advice from Lawyers and Police http://addbalance.com/police.htm --- Miranda Rights (and Wrongs) http://addbalance.com/miranda_rights.htm DISCLAIMER: Confidential information should not be disclosed in this Internet forum. I am an experienced Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer practicing in Madison (Dane County) Wisconsin. The laws in each jurisdiction can be very different. I cannot give legal advice over the Internet nor can I establish an attorney client relationship with you. If something I say disagrees with what your own lawyer is telling you, you should rely on your lawyer who is familiar with you, your entire case, the local courts and practices. Most questions are just better handled by an attorney familiar with the procedures of the courts in your area. Few, if any, legal matters should be handled via Internet communication. If you cannot afford an attorney, there should be agencies in your area that can provide discounted, or even free, legal services. This Answer is provided for general educational purposes only. Click on the “more” link below for more important information about the answer and . Often people think that because it isn’t a murder case, a drunk driving case is simple. Nothing could be further from the truth. These cases can be among the most complex a criminal defense lawyer handles. The government is willing to spend an incredible amount of money to convict you though. They will have expert witnesses available for consultation and trial. That you have been charged or that some contraption says your alcohol level was at a certain level does not mean that you are guilty. It certainly does not mean that you can be proven guilty using competent, valid evidence. Field sobriety “tests” are designed to give police a reason to arrest. You cannot “pass” them. The police will admit that almost a third of healthy young adults who take these tests without any alcohol will be judged to be “under the influence” – and that assumes they are properly administered! After even a first drunk driving conviction, you may face employment discrimination. You will certainly be charged higher for insurance. Having such a conviction will also make you a target for drunk driving arrest in future interactions with police. You will automatically become a suspect. You will want a lawyer who is familiar with field sobriety “tests,” perhaps one who is certified to administer these tests. You will want a lawyer familiar with the weaknesses of the contraptions that are used to report alcohol or drug levels. You want an experienced trial lawyer, used to cross-examining police officers. Police officers are practiced, experienced witnesses. That is, you want an experienced drunk driving defense lawyer, whether you call the offense DUI, OWI, DWI, OUI, or drugged driving. If any answer on helps you, mine or someone else’s, please mark it as "helpful" or "best answer" to help know which answers to show others. Thank you. --- Experienced DUI/DWI/OWI/Drunk Driving Lawyer in Madison, Wisconsin http://addbalance.com/drunk_driving_lawyer.htm --- Facebook Page Madison (Dane County) Wisconsin Drunk Driving / OWI / DWI / DUI Lawyer http://www.facebook.com/MadisonWiDrunkDrivin

In florida it is illegal for anyone on probation or previously convicted of a felony to possess a firearm.

You should be able to purchase and own a gun if the fleeing charge is a misdemeanor. Fleeing used to be a misdemeanor charge but is now a felony. You may want to double check the date of that conviction.