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June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

The topic of sexual abuse on a child is extremely difficult, and complicated in the legal world. Child sexual abuse has several different definitions, and there are also various criminal charges an individual can face if they have abused a minor in a sexual way. It is important to understand the differences when it comes to various types of sexual …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

Robert Earles Hayes, 58, was acquitted of the murder of Pamela Albertson in 1990. After an issue with the DNA evidence, the Supreme Court reversed his original conviction and Hayes received his aquattial in the second trial. However 25 years later, in an effort to attempt to get Hayes acquitted from another murder case, the Innocence Project of New York …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI, Violent Crimes Social Share

DUI manslaughter is a very serious criminal charge in the state of Florida. A regular DUI is when a person is driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The charge gets escalated to DUI manslaughter if the individual’s reckless driving resulted in a crash, which then resulted in the death of another human or unborn child. If a …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Whenever driving a motor vehicle, the driver must always carry a valid driver’s license in their possession. There are set rules and regulations for an individual receiving their driver’s license to ensure the safety of the roads. So what happens if you get pulled over by the police and don’t have a valid license? For minors that only hold a …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

If there was an accusation of sexual battery or rape, law enforcement is required to investigate for potential evidence. In some cases, victims of sexual battery will immediately call the police, and get a sexual battery forensic exam. However, this is not always the case. There are instances in which the only evidence is the victim’s statement. Sexual battery is …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

After a case was considered cold for over two decades, a guilty verdict has finally been reached. With the evidence including a palm print and matching DNA, Antonio Rivers, 41, has been convicted of a charge of sexual battery with a weapon and armed trespassing. The defense team put up a fight, claiming that there were several issues with the …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

A new bill was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to change the rules of the beach. Specifically, prohibiting the use of cigarettes and smoking along the beaches. The House committee passed the bill in a unanimous vote, and now with DeSantis’ signature, it should help prevent littering caused by cigarette butts. However now citizens may be wondering, can I get …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Voter fraud is taken very seriously in the state of Florida. In 2018, there was an amendment made to the statute for voting in the state. The amendment made it legal for felons to vote if they’ve already completed their sentences. However, in the most recent election, there were 10 convicted felons that got arrested for voter fraud. Now there …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

This Wednesday things went from bad to worse in Tallahassee. What began with a man shooting three of his family members has ended with a Tallahassee Police Officer dying in the line of duty. We will cover the details of the case, along with the various charges the defendant may face for killing a police officer. What was the Incident? …