State v. Little

The state appeals the trial court’s order granting Little’s motion to dismiss the charge of carrying a concealed weapon. The trial court found that Little’s union hall fell within the “place of business” exception under section 790.25(3)(n), Florida Statutes (2010). On appeal, the state argues that a labor union hall cannot constitute a person’s “place of business” under the exception. We disagree and affirm the dismissal of the charge.

On June 16, 2011, police received information that an unidentified male was carrying a firearm in a union hall parking lot. When the police arrived, the police…