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April 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

A 2017 murder case in Lake County centered around defendant, William “Wild Bill” Roberts, has caused chaos and mayhem since it first made headlines. Accused of beating his girlfriend to death with a wooden handle in their camper, Roberts had evidence stacked against him. However, instead of trying to work with his appointed defense attorney, it appears that Roberts is …

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

After almost 30 years, the victim of cold case is finally getting justice – all thanks to a beer can. The 1990 murder of Lou Beauregard, 68, was closed after lack of evidence and issues involving a psychic in trying to solve the case years ago. However, after North Palm Beach police department organized a cold case team in 2018, …

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

On March 24th, 2022, Frank Quarles was found guilty of second-degree murder for a tragic crime that occurred in 2012. In the decade since the incident, the case has had a turbulent journey through the Palm Beach County court system – a journey that will be discussed and examined through this blog. What Happened? In 2017, Frank Quarles, who was …

April 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Regardless of where you are in the country, it is not uncommon to see litter lining the streets. Florida is no exception, so much so that trash has posed severe economic and environmental concerns. A prime example of this issue is Monarch Hill Energy Park, also known as Mount Trashmore, a landfill in Broward County that is over 20 stories …

April 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Although each criminal case is different from the next, one commonality among criminal cases is that they often involve the use of an expert witness. An expert witness will use their scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge to assist the trier of fact in reaching a decision. To read more about expert witnesses, as well as the other two kinds …

April 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

It’s important that people have ways to defend themselves. In a world where being in the wrong place at the wrong time could prove fatal, or someone enters your home unexpectedly, many Floridians are eager to have self-defense tools handy in order to ensure their safety. One of the most common self-defense tools is a stun gun or Taser. But …

April 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Florida is home to some of the most beautiful weather the United States has to offer. With sandy beaches, gorgeous lakes, warm weather, and coastal beaches, it is understandable that groups would congregate together to head for a slice of paradise. It’s hard to hit the beaches in Florida without seeing a pickup truck hosting folks in the bed of …

April 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Lawyers are meant to guide laymen through the complex labyrinth of the legal system. However, sometimes lawyers give bad advice. This bad advice might be as negligible as being wrong on a minor point, or big enough to convict. In the worst situations, it can cause crime. In this blog post, we’ll explore the Advice of Counsel Defense and how …

April 4, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law has been used as a defense in thousands of criminal cases where someone was injured or killed since its passage in 2005. If the defendant can prove that they were fearful for their life and acted out of self-defense, they may be able to get charges such as attempted murder or murder dropped. To read …