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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 …

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

Taking someone else’s personal information is against the law, and you can face criminal charges for doing so. Identity theft is a serious offense; from the wise words of Dwight Schrute from The Office: “Identity theft is not a joke, Jim! Millions of families suffer every year!” We will cover the Florida Statute for fraudulent use of personal identification information, …

September 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

Getting pulled over by the police is no joking matter. If the authorities believe that you have been operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, you could face a DUI charge. This charge can come with harsh consequences such as expensive fines, jail time, or getting your license revoked. In one recent DUI case, a woman attempted to …

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

Stealing is a crime, but so is shooting at the person who you believe to be stealing. In a recent case, a store clerk accused a shopper of shoplifting, but instead of calling the police to report the theft, he took matters into his own hands and shot at the victim. Now the store employee is facing criminal charges for …

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

A trial by jury is one of the most commonly known criminal constitutional rights. This right has been repeated in school, on television, in movies, and through the criminal justice system. While the right to a jury trial is sacred, it is not definite, and not guaranteed to every single criminal defendant. We will cover the Constitutional protections on jury …

September 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

In Florida, those who repeatedly violate the law can be exposed to enhanced sentences in order to reduce recidivism. Recidivism is the number of former prisoners who end up being rearrested for a similar offense. There are several provisions federally and within Florida that provide for increased penalties when a defendant has repeatedly committed serious offenses. This article will provide …