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December 9, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Accidental shootings are tragic and unfortunate incidents that can come with harsh penalties in the state of Florida. Manslaughter charges are less severe than first-degree murder charges but can still have life-altering outcomes. A recent case in Florida highlights the dangers of accidentally shooting someone, as a Brevard County deputy was shot and killed by a fellow off-duty deputy. What …

December 9, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of sexual conduct. Florida Legislature has made it illegal for citizens to engage in any sexual activity with animals. Often referred to as “bestiality,” these types of charges can have serious consequences if the accused person is convicted. A recent case in Florida highlights the charges that can come with bestiality accusations after a …

December 9, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College, Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

When it comes to sex crimes, the state of Florida prosecutes cases harshly. This is especially true when the sex crimes involve minors. A person who is accused of possessing or distributing child pornography can lead to extensive penalties that could last the rest of their life. In a recent Florida case, a University of Florida athlete has been indefinitely …

December 8, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

Attempted murder charges are taken extremely seriously in the state of Florida. If the prosecution can prove that the defendant had premeditated the attempted murder, the accused could spend the rest of their life in prison. In a recent case, a Florida man was arrested for attempted murder over a bottle of cologne. This article will provide details from the …

December 8, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg has been sentenced in one of the State’s most stunning cases of criminal corruption. Greenberg was facing over 30 criminal charges, but after a plea deal between him and the prosecutor’s office, Greenberg was only convicted of six felony charges. Greenberg has now been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for the …

December 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Austin Harrouff was accused of brutally killing two people and seriously injuring one other in a seemingly random murder case in 2016. After years of gathering evidence and seeking the analysis of mental health experts, a Florida judge has just accepted a plea deal and ruled the defendant as not guilty by reason of insanity.   This article will cover …

December 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

In the state of Florida, there are penalties put into place for individuals who choose to not abide by the rules or regulations created to prevent pollution. In addition to civil citations, a person may be faced with criminal charges for willful disregard for the environment. There have been two recent cases in South Florida—specifically Biscayne Bay—of willful disregard for …

December 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Broward Sheriff’s Office has made three arrests in a case involving multiple anti-Semitic messages displayed through a Florida neighborhood. Although the suspects are minors, they are being charged with felony charges due to the hate crime enhancement penalties in the State. This article will provide details pertaining to the Weston case, along with information on criminal mischief charges, antisemitism in …

December 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

A shooting took place on FAMU’s Tallahassee campus over Thanksgiving weekend, which resulted in four injuries and one fatality. This article will provide details from the case along with information on FAMU’s resources. What was the Incident? Four people were injured, and one was killed on November 27th, 2022 outside FAMU’s Hansel Tookes Student Recreation Center on campus. There have …