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December 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Once the festivities are over, it can be hard to figure out how to get rid of your once beautiful Christmas tree. Not to mention, that most of us end up with tons of boxes once the Christmas presents are opened and it can be hard to know how to deal with them. Some people like to save their boxes …

December 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

A former Florida university student has been convicted and sentenced after being accused of grooming and using a computer to entice a minor to engage in prohibited sexual activity. This article will provide information from a recent case in Florida, along with information on the relevant criminal charges in Florida. What was the Incident? Former Florida Atlantic University (FAU) student …

December 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

A recent study by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), published in the JEMA Pediatrics journal, covered over 38,000 homicides in the U.S. with victims between the ages of 0-17 in 1999-2020. The study found that homicide is the new leading cause of death in children following the recent increase in gun violence in America. This article will …

December 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

Not only does driving under the influence have serious consequences for the person driving, but also for anyone who becomes a victim of a DUI crash. A recent case in Florida displays what charges can come with driving under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances. This page will provide the incident’s details along with giving information on the …

December 21, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

In the state of Florida, it is against the law to have in possession or attempt to promote, any image or video containing the sexual conduct of a minor. Prosecutors will likely try to secure the harshest punishments for anyone accused of such an offense. This page will cover the State laws on promoting the sexual performances of a child …

December 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

In the state of Florida, carjackings are prosecuted harshly due to their violent nature. While many things can go wrong with a Tinder date— carjacking is not typically the first thing that comes to mind. However, in a recent Florida case, a woman has been arrested after being accused of planning to carjack her Tinder date. This article will provide …

December 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In the state of Florida, it is unlawful for any person to enter a school’s grounds or campus without permission. When entering a school, the person or visitor must first register with the administration. If a person fails to do so, they could potentially be charged with trespassing. This article will provide an example case of trespassing, along with helpful …

December 13, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

When an adult inappropriately touches a minor, one of the charges they may be faced with is lewd and lascivious behavior. In the state of Florida, there are different variations of the lewd and lascivious charges depending on the specific details of the case. A Central Florida mentor has recently been arrested for lewd and lascivious behavior after being accused …

December 13, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

When a person gets arrested for causing damages to property, it can result in several different charges in Florida. However, when there is fire involved, the accused person will most likely be charged with arson. Arson occurs when a person purposefully sets fire to a building or structure. In a recent Florida case, a man in Hernando County lit a …