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January 22, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

Florida Legislature passed a law in 2021 to implement tracking systems for rape kits, after a 2015 study revealed that over 13,000 rape kits had gone untested in the state. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has since cleared the backlog with additional funding and is now only months away from showcasing the new tracking system. This article will …

January 22, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

In certain criminal cases, one of the defenses that can be used is the insanity plea. The insanity plea is well-known in high profile cases, usually in violent crimes. While the insanity plea can result in the defendant’s acquittal, that does not necessarily imply that they are walking away free. In one of the cases we’ve previously covered, the attorneys …

January 20, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

The state of Florida has organizations in place to protect its nature and wildlife. Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has recently been the head of a two year-long investigation into the black market of snake dealing, which has resulted in multiple arrests and criminal charges. This article will provide the case details along with information on all the …

January 14, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

When a person is charged with manslaughter, they are accused of being responsible for the death of another person, albeit without the premeditation element which would make it a murder charge. Depending on the circumstances of the case, a person can be charged with aggravated manslaughter, which comes with more severe penalties. In a recent Florida case, two individuals have …

January 14, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

Law enforcement across the nation is on the same page when it comes to driving under the influence of alcohol—it’s against the law. However, there is more of a discussion when it comes to driving under the influence of marijuana or cannabis. Several states have made recreational marijuana use legal, while Florida has made it legal for medical purposes. This …

January 14, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drone Law, News & Announcements Social Share

Getting caught with the possession of an illegal substance has harsh consequences in the state of Florida. This is especially true if illegal substances were found in an environment with children present. A recent case in the U.S. shows the charges a New Jersey teacher is facing after overdosing on fentanyl in his middle school classroom. This article will provide …

January 11, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

When an individual is accused of inappropriately touching a child, there are several different charges they may face in Florida. One of those includes lewd and lascivious charges. In one recent Florida case, a couple has been arrested for incriminating text messages discussing the sexual abuse of a toddler. This article will provide details from the recent case, along with …

January 11, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

When a pregnant woman is killed in the state of Florida, the defendant can face murder charges for both the mother and the unborn child. In a recent Florida case, an Orange County man has been charged with first-degree murder and killing of an unborn child by injury to the mother. This article will provide details from the case, along …

January 11, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

When an individual is caught with the possession of illegal substances, depending on the substance the state may try to prosecute to the full extent. This is especially true when illegal substances are sold to others. In a recent Florida case, a jail deputy has been arrested for selling controlled substances to jail inmates. This article will provide the case …