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April 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In the heat of the moment, people are faced with a fight or flee knee-jerk reaction when dealing with stressful confrontations. This response is often thought of as a defense mechanism from older times when our instincts were poised to keep us alive in dangerous situations. In today’s age, however, ignoring these instincts might not just be smarter, but could …

April 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

When people hear the word “Peeping Tom” the image that most likely comes to mind is from the portrayals on television: a guy secretly looking through a hole in the wall, watching someone in another room undress. Although that is technically correct, there is more to it than just that. Peeping Tom Laws fall under the charge of voyeurism. Every …

April 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

If there’s one thing Florida is known for, it’s fun-filled theme parks. There are over 10 theme parks in the state of Florida, and that’s not even including the smaller-scaled attractions. When it comes to entertainment and excitement, Florida is ground zero. Walt Disney World attractions alone brought in over 155 million visitors worldwide in the year 2019, which was …

April 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

It’s not uncommon to see a “no trespass” sign plastered on a building or on a pole that is on privately owned land warning you to stay off the premises. But what is criminal trespass? Are there different kinds of criminal trespass? Will I face legal penalties if I disregard the sign, and if so, how serious will they be? …

April 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Tuesday morning was a bright one for Florida residents worried about having their future ruined due to low-level misdemeanor offenses. Orange County commissioners approved a resolution endorsing a program that would keep those accused of minor misdemeanor crimes away from incarceration. In this blog post, we’ll cover the purpose of the program, the program itself, and much more! The Purpose …

April 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Expert witnesses are key players in a criminal trial who use their specific skills, expertise, knowledge, education, or training to offer an opinion that is relevant to a specific issue in a case. The purpose of rendering this opinion is to aid the trier of fact, either the judge or the jury, in coming to an overall decision regarding the …

April 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses Social Share

For generations, youngsters have been “ding dong ditching” their neighbors for a quick laugh. The term “ding dong ditching” is associated with the act of ringing someone’s doorbell and running away before the unsuspecting victim can answer the door. Although this prank is often played by children and teenagers who believe they are engaging in harmless fun, that fun can …

April 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Do you trust your friends? For most people – the answer is yes. Imagine you are 20 years old, hungover, on the couch and your friend asks to borrow your car, saying “I’m going to rob someone!” Thinking it’s a joke, or thinking it isn’t a joke and assuming they will stick to robbery, or maybe not even hearing the …

April 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

In February 2022, a chop shop in St. Lucie County made headlines when, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, stolen cars were being stripped for parts and sold, and vehicle identification numbers (VIN) were being cloned for other cars. Deputies stated the shop was just a piece of a much larger investigation, as some of the recovered cars …