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January 27, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

The state of Florida has strict laws against engaging in sexual activities with children. A person who has been accused of attempting to lure a child to engage in a sexual act can result in extremely harsh consequences that can last a lifetime. A Brevard County teacher has recently been arrested after attempting to lure a student for sex. This …

January 27, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

No one should have to deal with sexual harassment in their place of work—or any place, for that matter. However, with the #MeToo movement, it’s clear that it is more common than many had expected. Sexual harassment typically leads to punishment within the person’s job—whether that be getting transferred, suspended, or fired. However, in more severe instances, sexual harassment can …

January 23, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

In certain criminal cases, there is an allotted period of time to report the crime for prosecution, which is known as the Statute of Limitations. However, there are more serious offenses for which there is no statute of limitations. Most commonly cases involving sexual battery or other sexual offenses. This article will provide details from a cold case now going …

January 23, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Any type of murder charge should be taken very seriously. In Florida, criminal charges for homicide crimes can range from manslaughter, felony murder, second-degree murder, and first-degree murder. In one recent Broward County case, a man has been charged with second-degree murder after killing his co-worker with a sledgehammer. This article will provide information regarding the case, along with relative …

January 22, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Only months into the new year, and Florida has had several instances of hate crimes in different cities. The two most recent incidents took place in Orlando and in Boca Raton. This article will cover the details of the two cases, along with information on hate crimes in Florida. Case Details Boca Raton A neighborhood in East Boca Raton found …

January 22, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

As the murder trial approaches for defendant Sarah Boone, her defense attorneys have stated that their client will be using the Battered Spouse Syndrome as a defense to her boyfriend’s death in 2020. This article will provide details regarding the case, along with relevant information on Battered Spouse Syndrome, charges for domestic violence, and an example case. What is Battered …

January 22, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

Florida Legislature passed a law in 2021 to implement tracking systems for rape kits, after a 2015 study revealed that over 13,000 rape kits had gone untested in the state. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has since cleared the backlog with additional funding and is now only months away from showcasing the new tracking system. This article will …

January 22, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

In certain criminal cases, one of the defenses that can be used is the insanity plea. The insanity plea is well-known in high profile cases, usually in violent crimes. While the insanity plea can result in the defendant’s acquittal, that does not necessarily imply that they are walking away free. In one of the cases we’ve previously covered, the attorneys …

January 20, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

The state of Florida has organizations in place to protect its nature and wildlife. Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has recently been the head of a two year-long investigation into the black market of snake dealing, which has resulted in multiple arrests and criminal charges. This article will provide the case details along with information on all the …