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June 1, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

We have been keeping up with the trials for the Dan Markel murder case for some time now. The case against Katherine Magbanua has finally come to a close with a guilty verdict, after the original trial ended in a mistrial. To read a full summary of the initial case, you can find out more in our blog here. Now …

June 1, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

The son of the former Elections Supervisor—Duane Weeks Jr., 41, has been adjudicated by Judge Perkins, guilty on grand theft, battery, and introduction of contraband at the county jail. In addition, there were also three misdemeanor charges, including threatening serious bodily harm on a police officer. Weeks could have been facing over 15 years in prison, along with getting marked …

June 1, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Leon County is constantly trying to find ways to ensure public safety among its citizens. One way they aim to do that is through its online, interactive crime map. Although it has been active for several years now, it is important to highlight its features to help citizens continue to feel safe in their neighborhoods. The Leon County law enforcement …

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

In recent news, a former Liberty County Corrections Officer has been arrested for the sexual battery of a female inmate. Unfortunately, stories like this are not unique. A couple of months ago, Jimmy Highsmith, a former federal correctional officer, was sentenced to prison for four years for leading female inmates to his office and instructing them to perform sex acts. …

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

This past Wednesday, 05/25/22, author Nancy Crampton-Brophy was found guilty by a jury of second-degree murder in Portland, Oregon. Nancy’s own words on her website seemed to have rung true in the juror’s ear, “in writing fiction, you dig deep and unearth portions of your own life that you’ve long forgotten or had purposely buried deep.” The author is known …

May 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

A man in Florida has gained the title of “Casanova Scammer” after multiple accusations of targeting women and scamming them out of money. After Netflix’s popular “Tinder Swindler” documentary aired earlier this year, it highlighted the type of white-collar crimes that can take place in the online dating scene. Specifically, when an individual feigns romantic interest to gain the trust …

May 26, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Calling 9-1-1 in your hour of need can be a nerve-wracking experience. In 2020, there were over 14 million calls to 911 in Florida. Misusing 911 is a serious offense in Florida and can have serious consequences. In a recent incident, a woman called 911 after the local McDonald’s got her order wrong. The following blog will go over what …

May 25, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

After thirteen long years of searching for their daughter, the Drexels finally have closure. Brittanee Drexel was only seventeen-years-old when she went missing in Myrtle Beach in 2009. Years of search parties, differing suspects, and FBI rewards granted to anyone with information have all failed up until now. Brittanee Drexel’s body was found this month after the arrest of the …

May 25, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

We recently covered the details of the Dan Markel case and its retrial happening this month. Dan Markel was an FSU professor that was shot and killed in July of 2014. Despite the amount of time that has gone by since the murder, the alleged murder-for-hire case has returned to the courtroom after an arrest was made in April. To …