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October 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

The Supreme Court rejected a Death Row Inmate’s appeal of the 2010 murder of an FSU graduate student whose body was discovered in St. Johns County. The murder was the final crime in a spree by three inmates who escaped from a Louisiana prison. We will cover the details of the crime spree, the initial sentencing, and the appeal that …

October 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses, News & Announcements Social Share

A deadly crash in St. Petersburg was the outcome of three teenagers stealing a sliver Maserati over the weekend. The Pinellas County deputies saw the entire crash unfold after a chopper was investigating another crime. We will provide details on the case, along with information on grand theft charges and representing a juvenile in Florida. What was the Incident? Early …

October 4, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

A boat captain has been arrested in relation to a parasailing accident where one woman died back in May. The captain is being charged with manslaughter, along with violating the commercial parasailing statute in Florida. We will provide details from the case along with information on the commercial parasailing statute and manslaughter charges in Florida. What was the Incident? On …

October 4, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The manslaughter charges have been dropped against three of the four staff members of a nursing home that had 12 patients die after Hurricane Irma hit in 2017. The employees were accused of neglecting the needs of the elderly patients after their air conditioning cut out. We will cover the details of the case and information on aggravated manslaughter in …

October 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Motions for a new trial can often be granted by a judge for a variety of reasons. One of these reasons can be improperly dismissing jurors for impermissible reasons, like race, gender, or nationality. We will cover a recent case in which the judge had to grant a new trial for improperly passing over a potential juror due to race. …

October 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

 Lying is never a good idea. In some cases, lying can lead to criminal charges. Perjury is when a person lies under oath in an official or unofficial proceeding. A recent case in Florida covers an incident of perjury and the resulting charges. We will cover the details of the case and information on perjury in Florida. What Happened? During …

September 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

A defendant in Hillsborough County shocked the courtroom after telling the judge he wanted to change his mind about having a jury trial in his armed robbery case. James Hanson Jr. was accused of armed robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, and first-degree murder from an incident that happened in 2019. We will provide information regarding the case’s details, what led to a …

September 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

It is illegal to film or photograph another person in a private place without their permission. Video voyeurism is a very serious charge in Florida and one that can have many different variations. Depending on the age of the victim and the severity of the crime, video voyeurism can have tough consequences. A recent case in Florida shows a man’s …

September 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Stealing is against the law, even if it was from someone you know. Florida has various charges that cover theft, including the more severe charge of grand theft. A recent case in Florida covers a foreign national who was arrested for stealing over $30,000 worth of jewelry from someone she met in Miami. We will cover details of the case …