Pumphrey Law Blog

April 1, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

When a person commits a criminal offense at an airport, the penalties can be severe. In one recent Florida case, an employee with the airport is now facing grand theft charges after stealing over $1 million in cell phones. This page will provide the case details along with information on theft charges in Florida, and common criminal offenses in the …

April 1, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The Florida Supreme Court has recently made amendments to allow service animals and emotional support animals into the courtroom. The amended bill will help those appearing in court feel less stress during trial. This page will cover the Supreme Court’s amendments and explain the use of emotional support animals. What is an Emotional Support Animal? An emotional support animal (ESA) …

April 1, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

A recent undercover operation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office resulted in over 200 arrests for an alleged human trafficking scheme. This page will provide the details from the operation, along with information on human trafficking charges in Florida, and the newly proposed bills which would change how victims of human trafficking are treated during criminal proceedings. Polk County’s Undercover …

April 1, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College Student Disciplinary Hearing, Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Hazing is an unfortunate trend that subjects a person to harassment, humiliation, physical harm, or other forms of abuse. The act can take place in many forms, and is often popular among minors and young adults at college and university. In Florida, a person accused of hazing can face harsh penalties. A recent case in Georgia highlights the dangers of …

April 1, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

There are many risks when it comes to using controlled substances. The person in possession of the substance can be arrested and face criminal charges. There is also the concern for the person’s health and wellbeing, which has become more of a dire need in terms of opioid usage in the United States. This week, the FDA approved the use …

April 1, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share

Not only is fentanyl an extremely dangerous substance that can result in death, it can also cause serious legal repercussions. A person caught with even a small amount of fentanyl in their possession can face charges for trafficking. In a recent Florida case, a Sanford teacher has been arrested after police found enough fentanyl to charge her with trafficking. This …

April 1, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

A person who is convicted of possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) can face harsh penalties in Florida. Two recent cases highlight how many charges a person may be facing after police find traces of illegal content on your digital devices. This page will provide information on two recent cases in Florida, along with relative information on child pornography charges …

March 30, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

A person who chooses to physically harm an animal in Florida can face felony charges of animal cruelty. Florida authorities insist on protecting animals who cannot speak up for nor protect themselves. Therefore, there are specific penalties set in place for those who abuse animals. In one recent case, a Miami man is facing felony charges for animal cruelty after …

March 30, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

When someone commits to owning an animal, whether as a pet or for commercial purposes, there are expected needs to be fulfilled. This includes providing the animal with food, water, and shelter, and refraining from treating it in an inhumane manner. If anyone fails to do so and it results in the injury or death of an animal, the person …