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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XLVI
CRIMES
Chapter 790
WEAPONS AND FIREARMS
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F.S. 790.07
790.07 Persons engaged in criminal offense, having weapons.
(1) Whoever, while committing or attempting to commit any felony or while under indictment, displays, uses, threatens, or attempts to use any weapon or electric weapon or device or carries a concealed weapon is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(2) Whoever, while committing or attempting to commit any felony, displays, uses, threatens, or attempts to use any firearm or carries a concealed firearm is guilty of a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, and s. 775.084.
(3) The following crimes are excluded from application of this section: Antitrust violations, unfair trade practices, restraints of trade, nonsupport of dependents, bigamy, or other similar offenses.
(4) Whoever, having previously been convicted of a violation of subsection (1) or subsection (2) and, subsequent to such conviction, displays, uses, threatens, or attempts to use any weapon, firearm, or electric weapon or device, carries a concealed weapon, or carries a concealed firearm while committing or attempting to commit any felony or while under indictment is guilty of a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Sentence shall not be suspended or deferred under the provisions of this subsection.
History.s. 10, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2423; s. 2, ch. 4124, 1893; GS 3269; RGS 5102; CGL 7204; s. 4, ch. 69-306; s. 741, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 76-165; s. 2, ch. 91-223.

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Amendments to 790.07


Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 790.07
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

S790.07 1 - WEAPON OFFENSE - USE DISPLAY ETC WPN DURING FELONY UNDER INDICT - F: T
S790.07 2 - WEAPON OFFENSE - USE DISPLAY ETC FIREARM DURING FELONY - F: S
S790.07 4 - WEAPON OFFENSE - ENGAGE IN CRIMINAL OFFENSE W WEAPON SUBSQ OFF - F: F



Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

IN RE STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES- REPORT, 260 So. 3d 941 (Fla. 2018)

. . . if assault was 784.011 8.1 charged) Grand theft - first 812.014(2)(a) 14.1 degree Display of firearm 790.07 . . . - third 812.014(2)(c) 14.1 degree Grand theft - third 812.014(2)(d) 14.1 degree Display of firearm 790.07 . . . assault was 784.011 8.1 charged) Grand theft - first 812.014(2)(a) 14.1 degree Display of a weapon 790.07 . . . - third 812.014(2)(c) 14.1 degree Grand theft - third 812.014(2)(d) 14.1 degree Display of firearm 790.07 . . . - third 812.014(2)(c) 14.1 degree Grand theft - third 812.014(2)(d) 14.1 degree Display of firearm 790.07 . . .

IN RE STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES- REPORT, 257 So. 3d 925 (Fla. 2018)

. . . Burglary 810.02(4) 13.1 Aggravated battery 784.045 8.4 Persons Engaged in 790.07(2) 10.3 Criminal Offense . . . Having Firearm Battery 784.03 8.3 Aggravated assault 784.021 8.2 Persons Engaged in 790.07(1) 10.3 Criminal . . .

TAMBRIZ- RAMIREZ, v. STATE, 248 So. 3d 1087 (Fla. 2018)

. . . a separate conviction and sentence for the use of a firearm while committing a felony under section 790.07 . . .

BROWN, v. STATE, 251 So. 3d 973 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . appeals his conviction for use of a firearm during the commission of a felony in violation of section 790.07 . . .

IN RE STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES- REPORT, 231 So. 3d 384 (Fla. 2017)

. . . While the instruction purports to cover section 790.07(4), Florida Statutes (2017) (Persons engaged in . . . Sentence shall not be suspended or deferred under the provisions of this subsection. § 790.07(4), Fla . . . Because instruction 10.4 does not pertain to section 790.07(4), we agree with the Committee and delete . . . APPENDIX 10,4 PERSONS ENGAGED IN CRIMINAL OFFENSE HAVING WEAPON (PREVIOUS-CONVICTION) § 790.07(4), Fla . . .

UNITED STATES v. P. GEOZOS,, 870 F.3d 890 (9th Cir. 2017)

. . . of the Florida Statutes and of using a firearm in the commission of a felony in violation of section 790.07 . . . And to convict a person under section 790.07(2), the state was required to prove that the person, “while . . . Id. § 790.07(2) (1981). • As an initial matter, the “armed” nature of each-of Defendant’s convictions . . . Similarly, Defendant could have been convicted of violating section 790.07(2) for simply carrying a concealed . . .

FLORIDA CARRY, INC. v. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA,, 180 So. 3d 137 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . or who is a habitual or chronic alcoholic, or a person using weapons or firearms in violation of ss. 790.07 . . . statute listed under “[u]ses not authorized” “a person using weapons or firearms in violation of ss. 790.07 . . . In 2006, the Legislature deleted the reference to sections 790.07-790.12 and 790.14-790.19 and added . . . the reference to sections 790.07-790.115 and sections 790.145-790.19. . . . ownership, possession and use of firearms and other weapons do not apply for persons violating ss. 790.07 . . .

HAMILTON, v. STATE, 163 So. 3d 1277 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . for our decision in the present case from case law analyzing the double jeopardy effect of section 790.07 . . .

A. CALHOUN, v. SECRETARY, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS,, 607 F. App'x 968 (11th Cir. 2015)

. . . . § 790.07(2) (Count III); (3) possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, m violation of Fla. . . .

STATE v. A. MOSLEY,, 149 So. 3d 684 (Fla. 2014)

. . . Any felony violation of s. 790.07, s. 800.04, s. 827.03, or s. 827.071; within 3 years after being released . . .

BUSH, v. STATE, 140 So. 3d 707 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . a separate conviction and sentence for the use of a firearm while committing a felony under section 790.07 . . .

WILKES, v. STATE, 123 So. 3d 632 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . Any felony violation of s. 790.07, s. 800.04, s. 827.03, s. 827.071, or s. 847.0135(5); within 3 years . . .

GRACIA, v. STATE, 98 So. 3d 1243 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . firearm while engaged in the commission of a felony, to wit: [the same] aggravated assault (count V), § 790.07 . . .

DELHALL, v. STATE, 95 So. 3d 134 (Fla. 2012)

. . . discharge of the firearm resulting in death or serious bodily harm upon McCrae in violation of section 790.07 . . .

STATE v. HACKLEY,, 95 So. 3d 92 (Fla. 2012)

. . . Any felony violation of s. 790.07, s. 800.04, s. 827.03, or s. 827.071; within 3 years after being released . . . to subsection (r), which — prior to the revision — only incorporated "[a]ny felony violation of s. 790.07 . . .

UNITED STATES v. SANCHEZ,, 458 F. App'x 374 (5th Cir. 2012)

. . . Section 790.07, for example, specifically prohibits use of a firearm during commission of or attempt . . . Fla Stat. § 790.07(2) (providing that “ "[w]hoever, while committing or attempting to commit any felony . . .

SANTIAGO, v. STATE, 76 So. 3d 1027 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . Any felony violation of s. 790.07, s. 800.04, s. 827.03, s. 827. 071, or s. 847.0135(5); within 3 years . . .

UNITED STATES v. GARCIA HERNANDEZ,, 389 F. App'x 894 (11th Cir. 2010)

. . . . §§ 790.23(1), 790.07(2). . . .

WARD, v. STATE, 21 So. 3d 896 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . . § 790.07(2), Fla. Stat. (2007). . § 893.13(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2007). .§ 901.36(1), Fla. . . .

BAXTER, v. STATE, 15 So. 3d 879 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . See § 790.07(2), Fla. Stat. (2006). As such, the penalty should not exceed fifteen years. . . . portion of the order on appeal addressing Baxter’s seventeen-year sentence for a violation of section 790.07 . . . See § 790.07(2), Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .

In STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES- REPORT NO., 982 So. 2d 1160 (Fla. 2008)

. . . Aggravated battery 784.045 8.4 Assault 784.011 8.1 Aggravated assault 784.021 8.2 Display of firearm 790.07 . . . (2)(e) 14.1 Battery_784.03_8.3 Aggravated battery 784.045 8.4 Assault 784.011 8.1 Display of weapon 790.07 . . .

BLANTON, v. STATE, 956 So. 2d 480 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . . § 790.07(2), Fla. Stat. (2003). . . . .

L. JAMES, Jr. v. STATE, 936 So. 2d 738 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Statutes (2003) (count nine), and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, section 790.07 . . .

J. CALDWELL, v. STATE, 920 So. 2d 727 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Statutes (2002), and carrying a concealed weapon during the commission of a felony in violation of section 790.07 . . .

COCHRAN, v. STATE, 899 So. 2d 490 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . At the top of the information, the State identified the relevant statutes as “FS 813.011” and “FS 790.07 . . . See §§ 813.011, 790.07(2), Fla. Stat. (1973). Mr. . . .

SALAZAR, v. STATE, 892 So. 2d 545 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . acknowledges that count four, unlawful possession of a firearm while engaged in a criminal offense, id. 790.07 . . .

SOUZA, v. STATE, 889 So. 2d 952 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . Any felony violation of s. 790.07, s. 800.04, s. 827.03, or s. 827.071; within 3 years after being released . . .

In P. PAOLINI,, 312 B.R. 295 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2004)

. . . Paolini lists monthly expenses of $12,564.07, leaving a monthly deficit of $790.07. . . .

ELOZAR, v. STATE, 872 So. 2d 934 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . of a separate sentence and conviction for use of a firearm while committing a felony under section 790.07 . . .

LOPEZ, v. STATE, 864 So. 2d 1151 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . Any felony violation of s. 790.07, s. 800.04, s. 827.03, or s. 827.071; within 3 years of being released . . .

L. LAW, v. STATE, 824 So. 2d 1055 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . of a firearm in the commission of a felony, to wit: burglary or carjacking, in violation of section 790.07 . . . separate conviction for possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony pursuant to section 790.07 . . . Upon this enhancement Cleveland was punished for all the elements contained in section 790.07(2) and . . . of a separate sentence and conviction for use of a firearm while committing a felony under section 790.07 . . . Section 790.07 of the Florida Statutes (2000) provides, in relevant part: 790.07. . . .

MONDESIR, v. STATE, 814 So. 2d 1172 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . and possession of a firearm during the commission of the other four felonies in violation of section 790.07 . . .

LENOIR, v. STATE, 804 So. 2d 507 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . The information originally cited 777.04 (attempt) and 782.04 (murder), as well as 790.07 for count two . . .

W. UNGER, Jr. v. W. MOORE, A., 258 F.3d 1260 (11th Cir. 2001)

. . . . § 790.07(2)), aggravated assault (Fla.Stat. § 784.021), felonious possession of a firearm (Fla.Stat . . .

DARMAN, v. STATE, 774 So. 2d 798 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . However, the “charges” referred to in the statute include only a “[violation of] s. 790.07, or of a similar . . . Appellant was never charged with a violation of section 790.07. . . .

STATE v. ANDERSON,, 764 So. 2d 848 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . section do not apply to the following: 1 .... a person using weapons or firearms in violation of ss. 790.07 . . .

In HAINES, d b a s, 245 B.R. 401 (D. Mont. 2000)

. . . Tribe submitted proofs of claim to the Bankruptcy Court asserting a total claim in the sum of $98,-790.07 . . .

RYAN, v. STATE, 747 So. 2d 434 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . charge but gave only the instruction required for conviction for possession of a firearm under section 790.07 . . . maximum term of imprisonment of fifteen years, which was the sentence for a conviction under section 790.07 . . .

HAYES, v. STATE, 748 So. 2d 1042 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . Section 790.07(2), Florida Statutes (1993), is the most analogous Florida Statute. . . . use any firearm or carries a concealed firearm is guilty of a felony of the second degree .... ” § 790.07 . . .

SPEED, v. STATE, 732 So. 2d 17 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . Any felony violation of s. 790.07, s. 800.04, s. 827.03, or s. 827.071; within 3 years of being released . . .

STATE v. WISE,, 744 So. 2d 1035 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . Any felony violation of §§ 790.07, 800.04, 827.03, or 827.071; within 3 years of being released from . . .

DAMON, v. STATE, 718 So. 2d 305 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . results dependent upon whether Damon’s firearm conviction arose from violating section 790.01(2) or 790.07 . . .

ALMANZA, v. STATE, 711 So. 2d 253 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . (3) provide in relevant part: (2) If the person arrested as aforesaid is convicted of violating s. 790.07 . . . Section 790.08(2) requires forfeiture if an arrestee is “convicted of violating s. 790.07, or of a similar . . . Section 790.07, Florida Statutes (1995), concerns the use of weapons or firearms while under indictment . . .

CARSON, v. STATE OF, 707 So. 2d 898 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . . § 790.07, Fla. Stat. (1995). . . . .

COOPER, v. STATE, 727 So. 2d 266 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . Statutes (1995), and unlawful possession of a firearm while engaged in a criminal offense, section 790.07 . . . a separate conviction and sentence for the use of a firearm while committing a felony under section 790.07 . . .

ROSS, v. STATE, 687 So. 2d 1357 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . . §§ 782.04, 812.13, and 790.07(2), Fla. Stat. (1993). . . .

McGEE, v. STATE, 687 So. 2d 22 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . . § 790.07, Fla.Stat. (1995). . § 790.15, Fla.Stat. (1995). . § 843.02, Fla.Stat. (1995). . . .

L. WILLIAMS, v. STATE, 681 So. 2d 817 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . of weapons in certain circumstances, such as, section 790.01 (carrying concealed weapons), section 790.07 . . .

M. P. a v. STATE, 682 So. 2d 79 (Fla. 1996)

. . . See § 790.07(2), Fla. Stat. (1991). . . .

J. CHATELOIN, v. K. SINGLETARY,, 89 F.3d 749 (11th Cir. 1996)

. . . and possession of a firearm while engaged in a criminal offense in violation of Florida Statutes § 790.07 . . .

DE PENA, v. STATE, 652 So. 2d 1273 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . ) ], and (3) display of a firearm during the commission of a felony, to wit: first-degree murder [§ 790.07 . . .

HUBBARD, v. STATE, 647 So. 2d 1081 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . . § 790.07(2), Florida Statutes (1989). . § 784.045(l)(a)l, Florida Statutes (1989). . § 790.23, Florida . . .

GUNN, v. STATE, 641 So. 2d 462 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . carrying, a weapon or firearm while committing or attempting to commit the separate felony under section 790.07 . . . (emphasis added) Clearly a defendant could not be validly convicted under both section 790.07 and 790.01 . . . Nor may a defendant be convicted under 790.07 for an offense for which the felony has been, as here, . . .

SZABO, v. STATE, 636 So. 2d 823 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . In addition, the trial court imposed the further enhancement provided for in section 790.07(2), Florida . . .

BELL, v. STATE, 636 So. 2d 80 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . appeals his conviction of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony pursuant to section 790.07 . . .

WILSON, v. STATE, 633 So. 2d 122 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . that the conviction for unlawful possession of a weapon while engaged in a criminal offense, see § 790.07 . . .

FUTRELL, v. STATE, 627 So. 2d 26 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . . § 790.07(2), Fla.Stat. (1991). .§ 790.23(1), Fla.Stat. (1991). . . . .

T. STEARNS, Jr. v. STATE, 626 So. 2d 254 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . Fla.Stat. (1991)), and carrying a concealed weapon while committing a felony, to wit: grand theft (§ 790.07 . . .

JOHNSON, v. STATE, 624 So. 2d 807 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . See §§ 775.082(3)(d), 790.07(1), Fla.Stat. (1991). . . .

D. RICHARDSON, v. STATE, 622 So. 2d 1061 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . . § 790.07(2), Fla.Stat. (Supp.1988). . . .

JONES, v. SINGLETARY,, 621 So. 2d 760 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, to wit; the third-degree murder stated above [§§ 790.07 . . .

SANDERS, v. STATE, 621 So. 2d 723 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . . § 790.07, Fla. Stat. (1985). . Feretta v. . . .

BROWN, v. STATE, 617 So. 2d 744 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, to wit: attempted first-degree murder, section 790.07 . . . Section 790.07(2): Whoever, while committing or attempting to commit any felony, displays, uses, threatens . . . Section 790.07(2), Florida Statutes, however, does not specify what felony must be committed to constitute . . . basis of separate conviction and sentence for use of a firearm while committing a felony under section 790.07 . . .

STATE v. BETANCOURT,, 616 So. 2d 82 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . alleged the unlawful possession of a firearm while engaged in a criminal offense, contrary to section 790.07 . . .

LOPEZ, v. STATE, 614 So. 2d 42 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . . §§ 775.082(3)(c), 790.07(2), 790.19, Fla.Stat. (1989); Gilbert v. . . .

KENTUCKY CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, v. LeDUC,, 814 F. Supp. 832 (N.D. Cal. 1992)

. . . .-05, 790.06, 790.07 (West’s 1972 & Supp.1992). . . .

NIXON, v. STATE, 603 So. 2d 660 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . Also, in instructing a jury for an offense defined in section 790.07(2), Florida Statutes (1991), that . . .

STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS- CRIMINAL CASES NO., 603 So. 2d 1175 (Fla. 1992)

. . . [Page A-36] PERSONS ENGAGED IN CRIMINAL OFFENSE HAVING WEAPON (Amended) F.S. 790.07(1) and (2) Before . . .

WILLIAMS, v. STATE, 601 So. 2d 1253 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . felony, be convicted for a second felony, such as the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony (§ 790.07 . . .

YOUNG, v. STATE, 600 So. 2d 24 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . See § 790.07(2), Fla.Stat. (1989). . . .

PEDRICK, v. STATE, 599 So. 2d 200 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . (Sections 812.13(1) and (2)(a) and 777.04) and use of a firearm while committing a felony (Section 790.07 . . .

PRIDGEN, v. STATE, 595 So. 2d 1119 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . conviction of two counts of displaying a firearm during the commission of a felony, contrary to section 790.07 . . . firearm in committing the same offense cannot form the basis of a separate conviction under section 790.07 . . . The state concedes that Pridgen was improperly convicted under section 790.07(2), and asks that the case . . . concession of error, we reverse and remand for vacation only of the convictions and sentences under section 790.07 . . . Pridgen appeals only his convictions under section 790.07(2), and we do not intend by this opinion to . . .

WASHINGTON v. STATE, 597 So. 2d 840 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . Count II: Unlawful possession of a firearm while engaged in a criminal offense, in violation of Section 790.07 . . .

FOSTER, v. STATE, 596 So. 2d 1099 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . armed robbery (§ 812.13(2)(a), Fla.Stat.) and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony (§ 790.07 . . .

CRUZ, v. STATE, 593 So. 2d 312 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . 790.15(1), Fla.Stat. (1989)], and (5) possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony [§ 790.07 . . . a separate conviction and sentence for the use of a firearm while committing a felony under Section 790.07 . . .

DIXON, v. STATE, 592 So. 2d 1241 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . See §§ 775.06, 775.08, 790.07, Fla.Stat. (1965). . . .

CASTILLO, v. STATE, 590 So. 2d 458 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . See § 790.07, Fla.Stat. (1989). . . . Subsection 790.07(2), Florida Statutes (1989), provides, “Whoever, while commit ting or attempting to . . . Here, the charge under section 790.07 was that the defendant had possessed a firearm while committing . . . to “any felony.” § 790.07(2), Fla.Stat. (1989) (emphasis added). . . . The court concluded that the wording of the statute permitted the conviction under section 790.07 to . . .

SWINSON, v. STATE, 588 So. 2d 296 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . . § 790.07(2), Fla.Stat. (1989). . . . .

STATE v. REEVES a k a, 587 So. 2d 649 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . He was also charged with violating section 790.07, Florida Statutes (1989), in that he “did unlawfully . . .

L. CLEVELAND, v. STATE, 587 So. 2d 1145 (Fla. 1991)

. . . (2)(a) and 777.04, Florida Statutes (1989), and use of a firearm while committing a felony, section 790.07 . . . Upon this enhancement Cleveland was punished for all the elements contained in section 790.07(2) and . . .

SAN PEDRO, v. METRO- DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT,, 583 So. 2d 406 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . trial of the person arrested. (2) If the person arrested as aforesaid is convicted of violating s. 790.07 . . .

WOOD, v. STATE, 582 So. 2d 751 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . (Count I) and one count of use of a firearm during the commission of a felony (§ 790.07(2), Fla.Stat. . . .

Ed SIMMONS, v. STATE, 580 So. 2d 295 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . Florida Statutes), and the use of a weapon or firearm in the commission of a felony, (under sections 790.07 . . . was legally and logically analogous to the same dependent relationship between the firearm offense (§ 790.07 . . . conduct in using (displaying) the firearm in the commission of a felony (conduct criminalized by section 790.07 . . . defendant is convicted of the greater offense of either felony murder or the weapons/firearms offense (§§ 790.07 . . . The separate weapons/firearms offense statute, Section 790.07, Florida Statutes, should be repealed and . . .

SETZER, v. STATE, 575 So. 2d 747 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . imprisonment, § 787.02, Fla.Stat. (1989), and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, § 790.07 . . .

CLEVELAND, v. STATE, 574 So. 2d 289 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . .-04, Florida Statutes (1989) and use of a firearm while committing a felony, section 790.07(2), Florida . . . unique to section 812.13 is that the firearm or weapon usage must relate to a robbery, whereas section 790.07 . . .

SIMMONS, v. STATE, 570 So. 2d 1383 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . . §§ 784.045(1)(b), 790.07(2), 810.02(2)(b), Fla. Stat. (1987). We affirm. . . .

McKNIGHT, v. STATE, 569 So. 2d 521 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . 1932); Section 7, Chapter 88-131, Laws of Florida; Section 782.04, Florida Statutes (1987); Section 790.07 . . .

BRUNSON, v. STATE, 568 So. 2d 1344 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . defendant was convicted and sentenced, contains no elements in common with the firearm statute, section 790.07 . . .

In D. D. a, 564 So. 2d 1224 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . Section 790.07(2), Florida Statutes (1985), is facially unconstitutional to the extent it purports to . . .

HANCOCK, v. STATE, 559 So. 2d 1307 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . Seminole County, Florida, of the offense of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, section 790.07 . . .

DE LA CRUZ, v. STATE, 560 So. 2d 328 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . We find the conviction for possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, § 790.07, Florida . . .

WILLIAMS, v. STATE, 560 So. 2d 311 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . , Florida Statutes (1987), and for display of a firearm during commission of a felony under section 790.07 . . . attempt to use a firearm, or did carry a concealed firearm, to-wit: a pistol, contrary to Florida Statute 790.07 . . . the use or display of a firearm during commission of a felony, which offense is defined by section 790.07 . . . Gibson also found that the display or use of a firearm required by section 790.07(2) was not an element . . . The court determined that section 790.07(2) proscribed two discrete offenses: (1) the display, use, threat . . .

LOVE, v. STATE, 559 So. 2d 198 (Fla. 1990)

. . . and one count of possession of a firearm while engaged in a criminal offense in violation of section 790.07 . . .

BACA, v. STATE, 554 So. 2d 27 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . Accordingly, the concurrent fifteen year sentence imposed on Count IV, violation of section 790.07(2) . . .

COX, v. STATE, 552 So. 2d 343 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . . § 790.07, Fla.Stat. (1987). . . . .

BOGAN, v. STATE, 552 So. 2d 1171 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . Fla.Stat. (1987)], and (2) vacates the judgment and sentence on the firearm possession conviction [§ 790.07 . . . crime in Florida as possession or use of a firearm during the commission of a felony under Section 790.07 . . . to use [a] firearm” in the instant case “while committing or attempting to commit [the] felony,” § 790.07 . . . 775.021(1), Fla.Stat. (1987), I think we should reject such mental gymnastics and interpret Section 790.07 . . .

KELLY, v. STATE, 552 So. 2d 1140 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . armed burglary (§ 810.02(2)(b), Fla.Stat.), and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony (§ 790.07 . . . His conviction for the firearm offense (§ 790.07(2), Fla.Stat.) is hereby reversed and his sentence relating . . . The defendant’s conviction for the offense of the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony (§ 790.07 . . . Stat.), and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony (§ 790.07(2), Fla.Stat.). . . .

HARRIS, v. STATE, 549 So. 2d 1183 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . . § 790.07(2), Fla.Stat. (1985). . § 790.23, Fla.Stat. (1985). . . . . Section 790.07 provides in part: ****** (2) Whoever, while committing or attempting to commit any felony . . . definition, the offense of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony as proscribed by section 790.07 . . .

SMITH, v. STATE, 548 So. 2d 755 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . defendant’s conviction for the ancillary offense of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony (§ 790.07 . . . following 70 cases, all of which reverse convictions for the ancillary weapons or firearms offense (§ 790.07 . . . 468 So.2d 978 (Fla.1985), “a conviction on this charge [a firearms offense conviction under section 790.07 . . . intended to be once again enhanced for the same reason to a second degree felony because of section 790.07 . . . All of this shows a long running vexatious analysis involving the firearms offense under section 790.07 . . . . § 790.07(2), Fla.Stat. (1987). . . . .

D. SANDS, v. STATE, 547 So. 2d 293 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . the defendant’s conviction of unlawful possession of a firearm while engaged in a criminal offense, § 790.07 . . .