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September 8, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Graffiti is a form of art that is usually tied to societal or political messaging and shown in public places like on the sides of buildings, under bridges, on walls, or inside abandoned structures. The term graffiti originates as a reference to ancient inscriptions on the walls of ancient structures and ruins. The graffiti in these times consisted of words …

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

Sometimes, when a suspect is arrested and charged with a criminal offense, they have no idea what is actually going on. This can be due to a mental illness, mental defect, or other types of infirmity that result in the individual being incapable of understanding the nature of the charges against them. This can lead to the criminal defendant being …

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

A lesser-included offense refers to a criminal offense that has elements which are completely contained in another, more serious, criminal offense. It can also be referred to as another criminal law term – a necessarily included offense. It describes a phenomenon with lesser-included offenses where it is not possible to commit the more serious criminal offense without committing the lesser …

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

After George Floyd died in 2020, there was national outrage that took to the streets in month-long protests. One of the responses during these protests was to deface or destroy Confederate monuments across the U.S. that many claimed represented racist ideologies. In April 2021, Florida’s governor decided to pass a new law that would protect these controversial monuments, and potentially …

September 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

In February of 2018, Nikolas Cruz, 19, took many lives when he opened fire on the students and faculty of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Cruz, who fled the scene, was later arrested without incident. We have been covering the trial that ensued, discussing various issues like social media, gun laws, jury selection, juror misconduct, attorney issues, …

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

A woman is now in critical condition due to a shooting that took place last Sunday. Another driver allegedly shot at her while at a red light, due to road rage. The victim was able to follow the shooter and retrieve her information before calling emergency services to go to the hospital. The alleged shooter has now been arrested and …

September 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

It is against the law to film other people without their consent when they are in a private area. Video voyeurism is a serious criminal offense in Florida, one that can result in a felony charge. One recent case in Florida highlights the dangers of video voyeurism and what can result from getting a video voyeurism charge.  What was the …

September 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Ten years after high school student Jake Duchene was shot and killed during a drug deal, a jury has now found the defendant guilty of murder. Anthony Jamal Williams, 27, was found guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and armed robbery from a 2012 drug deal gone wrong. We will cover the details of the case, along with armed robbery …

September 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

A former Hollywood police officer received a verdict of not guilty on Thursday regarding a battery charge from 2019. The officer, Matthew Joseph Barbieri, was placed on administrative leave without pay after he became rough with a suspect in a drug arrest. We will cover the details of the incident, as well as the trial that just ended with Barbieri …