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April 11, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Gangs in the United States began during the Industrial Revolution when people abandoned their homes in rural areas and moved to cities. They were met with inadequate housing and a job shortage, leaving many people to turn to crime to survive. Finding safety in numbers, people banded together in what are now considered to be modern-day gangs. According to the …

April 11, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

A case involving a Tallahassee man that has spanned two decades was recently reheard in court on March 23, 2022. The twists and turns of the case, which initially took place on a college campus and shook the state of Florida, will be thoroughly explored. What Happened? In August and September of 1999, Lawrence Lombardi planted and detonated two pipe …

April 11, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

A year ago this month, defendant Steven Albers was put in jail for bond violation after his conviction of aggravated assault. His criminal streak has not ended as authorities report he and his partner, Marshawn Barnes, were running a fentanyl trafficking operation from inside the jail. In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the full story, the penalties, and how …

April 11, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Unfortunately, another missing person’s case in Florida has ended in tragedy. Cassie Carli, 37, was last seen on March 27th, 2022, when she was exchanging her 4-year-old daughter with her ex-boyfriend whom she shares custody with—Marcus Spanevelo. The search for the missing Florida woman lasted only a week, ending with the police finding her remains in a shallow grave in …

April 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

Have you ever been so exhausted that you needed to pull off the side of the road to take a quick nap? There are many reasons why someone may need to sleep in their car. However, it is important to understand the applicable laws that may apply in this situation and the legal repercussions that may follow before you sleep …

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

In the heat of the moment, people are faced with a fight or flee knee-jerk reaction when dealing with stressful confrontations. This response is often thought of as a defense mechanism from older times when our instincts were poised to keep us alive in dangerous situations. In today’s age, however, ignoring these instincts might not just be smarter, but could …

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

When people hear the word “Peeping Tom” the image that most likely comes to mind is from the portrayals on television: a guy secretly looking through a hole in the wall, watching someone in another room undress. Although that is technically correct, there is more to it than just that. Peeping Tom Laws fall under the charge of voyeurism. Every …

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

If there’s one thing Florida is known for, it’s fun-filled theme parks. There are over 10 theme parks in the state of Florida, and that’s not even including the smaller-scaled attractions. When it comes to entertainment and excitement, Florida is ground zero. Walt Disney World attractions alone brought in over 155 million visitors worldwide in the year 2019, which was …

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

It’s not uncommon to see a “no trespass” sign plastered on a building or on a pole that is on privately owned land warning you to stay off the premises. But what is criminal trespass? Are there different kinds of criminal trespass? Will I face legal penalties if I disregard the sign, and if so, how serious will they be? …