Is it Illegal for Medical Marijuana Patients to Possess Firearms?
Possessing a firearm for self-defense purposes is at the core of our Second Amendment rights. But do you lose your right to bear arms if you’re lawfully using medical marijuana? The answer appears to be “yes.” A number of friends have posed this question to me recently over a few separate occasions, so I thought...
“Stand Your Ground” Basics
A number of recent events (and some changes in the law) have left a lot of us with more questions than ever about the law of self defense and Florida’s so-called “Stand Your Ground” law. There is a lot of confusion about this, so I’m going to attempt to go over the basics here by...
Concealed Firearms in Your Vehicle (w/o a Permit) – How Not to Get Arrested
Bearing arms for legitimate self-defense is a Constitutional right. But like so many other things, the devil is in the details. The government is allowed to impose reasonable restrictions on that right in order to carry out law enforcement functions and in support of the general welfare, but sometimes those restrictions violate our Constitutional rights...
Veterans’ Service Dogs & the ADA in Public Accommodations
A number of our veterans have returned home with scars that are not just visible on the outside. Service dogs are being trained to assist them with their Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) related challenges. These service dogs are a great benefit to our veterans, but it’s a relatively new thing in society, and sometimes...
The Weisman Law Firm – Open for Business!
Greetings, everyone! The Weisman Law Firm is now open for business providing legal services in Gainesville and in the North Central Florida area as well as throughout the state. Dan Weisman is the principal partner in the firm. He has been an attorney for approximately 10 years, and in addition to his private practice, he...