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

Spring Break is the biggest week in the college social calendar. Florida receives torrents of visitors during “Spring Break season,” mostly consisting of young college students from across the country traveling here for a beachside vacation. Floridian college students also flock to the beaches during this time, hoping for some rest and relaxation to break up their academic calendar. During …

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

Pawning has become a staple of reality television in America. From hit 19-season series “Pawn Stars” to “Hardcore Pawn,” the United States fostered an interesting fascination with watching these pawnbrokers negotiate, sell, buy, and seek profit. But what happens if you sell something to a pawnbroker claiming it is yours when it actually isn’t? Many would be surprised that this …

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

It is surprising to many that Florida, a state notorious for having rather lenient general gun laws, has strict laws when it comes to machine guns and automatic firearms. This blog post will explore the current law in Florida regarding machine guns, legal ramifications for breaking those laws, as well as where Florida law remains silent regarding these kinds of …

March 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Marriages don’t always work out. However, in the case that two people do not wish to be together anymore, there are ways to end the legality of the marriage in a safe way. Divorce may seem like a long and difficult process, but in some instances, the disagreements between a couple can turn violent. For one native Florida woman, it …

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

In October 2021, HB 363, sponsored by Representative Dianne Hart of Tampa, and SB 630, sponsored by Senator Shevrin Jones of Miami Gardens, were filed and referred to their respective subcommittees to be heard.  These companion bills are both titled “Pregnant Women in Custody” and center around creating procedures and processes to provide adequate care for pregnant women who are …

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

Double Jeopardy is a constitutional clause commonly brought up in the media but rarely understood in its entirety. Most know it’s a right and has to do with being accused of the same crime more than once, but a lot more goes into this constitutional provision than can be put simply. In this blog post, we’ll explore what Double Jeopardy …

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

Being placed in a jail cell is an extremely stressful situation. Preparing for your court case and receiving legal advice from a defense attorney is part of the process in handling the case. Although it may seem quite obvious, many defendants do not take their conversations within jail seriously. When a person is incarcerated and makes a phone call home, …

February 28, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

HB 11, titled “Impeding, Provoking, or Harassing Law Enforcement” was originally filed on January 22, 2022. Its companion bill, SB 1872, was introduced January 18, 2022, and both are facing backlash. So, what do these bills say, and how would their implementation conflict with existing Florida law? HB 11 & SB 1872 Republican representative Alex Rizo, from Hialeah, Florida, filed …

February 28, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

The Differences between Jail and Prison in Florida If you’ve been convicted of a criminal offense in the State of Florida, you could be sentenced to incarceration in jail, prison, or a different type of correctional facility. Though people use jail and prison interchangeably, in reality, there are very key differences. The difference usually lies in the length of the …