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October 7, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

On September 13, State Representative Scott Plakon filed HB 95 which revises elements that constitute capital offense of first-degree murder, defines “substantial factor,” and prohibits specified activities involving controlled substances within 1,000 feet of mental health facilities. An identical measure, SB 190, was filed the following day by Senator Jason Brodeur. What Would These Bills Do? First, the bills would …

October 7, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

What is Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law? HB 73, called “The Self-Defense Restoration Act,” entered the Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee on September 17th. This bill was introduced by civil rights attorney and State Representative Michele Rayner and would alter Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law. The law, codified in Section 776.013 of the Florida Statutes, answers the question of …

October 7, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

On September 26, Mei Cheung, a Palm Beach County woman was arrested for igniting and throwing firebombs at a Buddhist temple. Video surveillance on the property revealed she was throwing the firebombs, also often referred to as “Molotov cocktails” over the gate towards the temple, as well as placing a firebomb in a mailbox on the property. She fled the …

October 6, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

What appears to be a huge success for authorities in catching child predators also highlights the ongoing issue in the state of Florida. There have been several undercover busts already this year from police departments across the state. The most recent example is Polk County Sheriff’s Office seventeen arrests that had been made in Orlando, Florida after instilling an undercover …

October 4, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

It’s no secret that smoking is bad for your health. When e-cigarettes were introduced several years ago, it seemed like a positive way for smoking addicts to work towards quitting altogether. Then the vapes came along and became wildly popular. The virality of vapes exploded across the United States, especially with adolescents and young adults. It became the ‘cool thing’ …

October 4, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Democrat representative Travaris “Tray” McCurdy from Orlando, Florida, filed a measure that would deem juvenile confessions inadmissible if such confessions are found to be the product of “deception.” This bill was filed on September 15th and is going to face hearings in the Judiciary and Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee before a vote by the House. Thus far, there …

September 30, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses, Social Media Social Share

Tik Tok has been known in the past for hosting some dangerous trends, like the Milk Crate Challenge and Kylie Lip Trend, which will go viral for a few months, and eventually fade into obscurity as a new trend takes over the social media app. The latest trend has teachers, law enforcement, and parents alike searching for solutions. The “Devious …

September 29, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

In criminal cases, Florida’s prosecutors have limitations for filing criminal charges against the accused, referred to as “statute of limitations.” The time limit the State has to charge the accused after the commission of a crime will vary depending on the nature and severity of the charge, and some especially heinous crimes do not have any time limit. Essentially, this …

September 29, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

If you or a loved one are ever pulled over by a law enforcement official, it is important to know if the officer is acting lawfully outside of their jurisdiction. A question that often comes up in DUI investigations is whether a law enforcement officer can participate in a DUI investigation outside of their jurisdiction? An example would be an …