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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 …

September 29, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

A 110-page ruling was presented in Miami on Tuesday over the 2019 Sanctuary City Ban proposed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Sanctuary City law was created to ban municipalities from adopting sanctuary policies for immigrants in the United States. District Judge Beth Bloom was quick to shut down the law, claiming that it had a direct violation of the …

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

It’s not new or surprising that a large portion of people take an interest in true crime. For years there have been TV shows, documentaries, and movies all revolving around real, true crime stories. There is something fascinating and addicting about finding out about a case and trying to solve it. It could be that it gives people the sense …

September 29, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

After the disappearance of Gabby Petito, the nation was turned upside down and into a state of chaos. It seemed like the entire world was talking about the case of the 22-year-old missing girl. The panic in the community spread through social media, and posts were made throughout the ongoing case trying to help find Gabby’s whereabouts. Unfortunately, Gabby’s case …

September 23, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The tragic story of Gabby Petito’s disappearance completely took over the nation in just the matter of a few weeks. It seemed like you couldn’t turn on the TV or check social media without seeing the face of the young girl. Florida resident and Youtuber Gabby Petito, 22, was originally reported missing by the Suffolk County Police Department on September …

September 23, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Juvenile Offenses, News & Announcements Social Share

School is fully back in session. After the year and a half stand still of COVID-19, most schools in the United States have gone back to face-to-face school room teachings. Although this is a relief for parents, students, and teachers all the same, there is one worrying aspect that is brought back with on campus schooling. A global pandemic has …