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August 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements Social Share

Driving under the influence comes with a hefty price in Florida. A recent story in the state highlights how the Orange County Sheriff’s son was charged with a DUI, despite not actually driving at the time. We will cover the details of the arrest, DUIs in Florida, and a statement by John Mina. What was the Incident? Around 11:40 p.m. …

August 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Dateline NBC’s hit series “To Catch a Predator” often comes to mind when thinking of solicitation of a minor. The TV series revolves around police officers going undercover as underage teenagers to lure individuals into making a sexual solicitation. Soliciting sexual acts with a minor is an extremely serious charge in Florida. A guilty verdict of solicitation of sex can …

August 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Summer has come to a close, meaning it’s time for students of all ages to head back to campus for a new school year! While it’s great to focus on all the new opportunities and knowledge that awaits, it’s also important to be reminded of the potential dangers that come with going to school these days. We’ve got a compiled …

August 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

It’s that time of year again—back to school. While some students are well into their scholastic endeavors, young kids are just starting preschool and daycare. This can be a stressful time for both parents and kids. The most important priority is ensuring that these young girls and boys are comfortable and safe when they finally start school. Unfortunately, there are …

August 15, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

An OnlyFans model is accused of stabbing and killing her boyfriend back in April 2022. Courtney Clenney, 26 has just been arrested and charged with the second-degree murder of Christian “Toby” Obumseli. The couple got together in November 2020, and supposedly have always had an “extremely tempestuous and combative” relationship. There were allegedly multiple complaints about loud arguments they had …

August 15, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements Social Share

When people think of DUI charges, the image that usually comes to mind is someone driving drunk and recklessly on a highway. Although that is the main type of DUI case that police see, there are plenty of other ways in which an individual can get charged with a DUI. Florida’s laws on DUI explain that almost any type of …

August 15, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share

Update: In 2023, Appeals Court Rejects Federal Gun Ban for Marijuana Consumers The fight for allowing medical marijuana users the ability to purchase firearms continues in the state of Florida. We have already covered information on Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried’s case being brought to the Supreme Court. Now the Department of Justice has filed a motion to dismiss her lawsuit, …

August 12, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Probation Violation Social Share

A collaboration between unlikely groups has just been formed in regard to a new law regarding Florida’s probation system. Rappers Jay-Z and Meek Mill have formed and funded the REFORM Alliance—a nonprofit seeking to reform probation procedures in the United States. REFORM Alliance was formed in 2019 by Michael Rubin, rapper Meek Mill, and mogul Shawn “Jay Z” Carter. Rubin …

August 12, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is extremely serious in Florida. Getting charged with a DUI can result in harsh consequences. Expensive fines, imprisonment, probation, and potentially losing your license are all penalties that can come with a DUI charge. Police already have devices for determining if someone is driving under the influence of alcohol. This includes a …