Category: Risk Protection Order RPO

How Risk Protection Orders Can Affect International Travel and U.S. Customs (CBP)

By Joshua Monteiro, Criminal Defense Attorney, Partner and Shareholder, Sammis Law Firm One issue that many people do not anticipate is how a Florida Risk Protection Order can impact international travel. I have recently represented clients who were detained for several hours by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) when re-entering the United States through Miami […]

Written by Joshua Monteiro on February 22, 2026

Risk Protection Orders in Florida and Firearm Rights: A Military Veteran’s Perspective

By Joshua Monteiro, Criminal Defense Attorney, Partner and Shareholder, Sammis Law Firm A Risk Protection Order, often called an RPO or “red flag” order, is a civil court order that allows law enforcement to temporarily remove firearms from a person they believe poses a risk to themselves or others. These orders are issued quickly. In […]

Written by Joshua Monteiro on February 6, 2026

Pinellas County

Risk Protection Order in Pinellas County Enacted on March 9, 2018, section 790.401, Florida Statutes was created as part of the “Risk Protection Order Act.” The new legislation explains the requirements for the petition and resulting orders. In addition to preventing mass shootings, the orders are intended to prevent suicides or other forms of violence. […]

Written by Jason Miller on November 9, 2018