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July 25, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In a criminal investigation, law enforcement will search for specific pieces of evidence to tie the responsible person to the crime. Evidence is generally defined as the information or object that is admitted into court for the judge and jury to consider when hearing a case. One of the most persuasive forms of evidence is known as Forensic evidence. Thisis …

July 24, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

When a person is suspected of a crime, the prosecution team relies on the available evidence to obtain a conviction. As technology has continued to evolve, so has the need for ways to obtain, analyze, and document digital evidence. This page will provide information on the common types of digital evidence in criminal cases, the potential challenges they pose to …

July 17, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

A convicted felon is defined as an individual who has been found guilty of a felony offense in a court of law. In Florida, a felony is a serious offense that is punishable with imprisonment for more than one year. This contrasts with a misdemeanor, which is a less serious offense that is only ever punishable by less than a …

July 17, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

Florida takes the possession of controlled substances extremely seriously, with specific laws and penalties in place for those who are caught with unlawful substances in their possession. However, understanding the legal nuances between the differing drug charges can make a difference in determining the severity of penalties a defendant may face. While a simple possession charge refers to having illicit …

July 17, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

Drunk driving with a child in the car is a grave offense that jeopardizes not only the safety of the driver but also the well-being of an innocent child and the other drivers on the road. Florida takes any DUI offense seriously, with enhanced penalties in place to protect vulnerable passengers. For any person facing charges for DUI with a …

July 17, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Threatening to harm or kill another person is taken very seriously in Florida and can result in harsh criminal penalties. Even if you have already been convicted of a crime, you can receive additional sentencing for threatening a legal official such as a judge. In a recent Florida case, a man serving time for a drug trafficking sentence has just …

July 17, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

During the discovery phase of a criminal case, both the State and the defense have an obligation to disclose relevant information and evidence to each other. This sharing of information promotes fairness and allows both parties to adequately prepare for trial. If there is reason to believe that an opposing party has failed to comply with their discovery obligations or …

July 17, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

A man in Tallahassee has just been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a vehicular homicide case. The defendant was not operating a typical passenger motor vehicle, but instead an ATV. This case highlights that a person can be charged with vehicular manslaughter even if the method of transportation was not a standard motor vehicle. This page will provide …

July 17, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Law enforcement and the State Attorney’s Office are reviewing case details from a double shooting at a Tallahassee McDonald’s to determine if a 16-year-old suspect will be protected under Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law from defending himself from another shooter. This page will provide the case details along with its relative charges, importance of criminal defense for juveniles, and explain …