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June 6, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

A former football player at Virginia Tech has just been acquitted of a second-degree murder charge in the state of Virginia. The case involved the now 19-year-old Isimemen Etute, who allegedly beat a gay man to death after believing him to be a woman. The linebacker had matched with who he thought was a 21-year-old girl in Christiansburg, Virginia, and …

June 6, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

After spending almost 20 years behind prison bars, a man in Florida who was charged with first-degree murder is being released. Jason Andrew Simpson, 49, was accused of brutally murdering a couple he was acquainted with in 1999 in their Jacksonville home. Although Simpson was initially sentenced to the death penalty after the case’s trial, there has been recent concern …

June 6, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Now with the world opening up again after the two-year pause due to COVID-19, it’s clear that people are ready to get back out and celebrate. However, is there any case in which partying goes too far? If you plan to host a party or event that attracts a large crowd, can you get in trouble with the police? With …

June 6, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Canine Units have been used by the police around the world for over a hundred years. Dog training has come a long way since the 1880s when bloodhounds were used to find Jack the Ripper.  In recent years, man’s best friend has been trained to sniff out the smallest of electronics to help the police find evidence of crimes. In …

June 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt is the standard used in criminal trials to convict the defendant. The defendant cannot be convicted unless the state has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime alleged. In this blog, we will cover the definition of beyond a reasonable doubt, the different standards that we use and when we use them, …

June 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

A not so memorable case has just occurred in the Tallahassee area this past weekend. An 80-year-old woman was stabbed by her own daughter, who had found it difficult to take care of her mother. Days after the stabbing, the mother tragically passed in the hospital due to her injuries. What was originally an attempted homicide has now been upgraded …

June 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

It is with heavy hearts that we once again cover the details of the most recent mass shooting that has occurred in the nation. While we typically focus on various aspects of criminal defense in the state of Florida, it is important to detail the facts of this case, as gruesome as it may be. The incident did not take …

June 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Art is meant to invoke thoughts, feelings, and emotions. There are thousands of art museums across the world, but possibly the most famous is the Louvre located in Paris, France. Millions of people travel to the city of Paris every year to view all of their showcased art, but mainly one in particular: the Mona Lisa. Recently there was an …

June 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

A recent incident in Haines City highlights how one crime can lead to several more serious charges. A local Florida man had an accidental crash at a nearby Publix, which already caused quite the commotion. However, what only made matters worse was when he finally talked to the police—and gave away an “honest truth” that resulted in several more criminal …