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July 27, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

The Empathetic Perspective That Should Be the Center of All Criminal Defense  What is the Victim-Centered Approach? The victim centered approach is defined by the Office for Victims of Crime as a focus on the needs and concerns of victims of human trafficking to ensure the compassionate and sensitive delivery of services in a nonjudgmental manner. It seeks to “minimize …

July 26, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

The truth and justice go hand in hand. Even knowing that, it can be hard for some people to be completely candid toward the court when testifying. Questioning and examination in court or during a legal proceeding can lead to some embarrassing or unsavory details that are hard to speak honestly about. However, it is incredibly important that all witnesses, …

July 23, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Florida Panhandle Arrests, News & Announcements Social Share

What is Price Gouging? As hurricane season approaches, it is important for Floridians to watch out for themselves and their community. There are many ways we can care for one another, but a surefire way to neglect or hurt your fellow Floridians is to price gouge. This term refers to charging unconscionably high prices for commodities in short supply during …

July 23, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

What? This is a Real Law? Strangely, the idea of someone going around feeding change into almost-expired parking meters has created quite a legal stir throughout the United States. In 1995, a man dressed as a clown named Twister made headlines when he was fined $13 for unauthorized meter feeding in Santa Cruz, California, an ordinance he called an “Anti-Good …

July 23, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Florida, known for our severe weather patterns, strange crimes involving wildlife, and great sports teams, just implemented a new law that will save motorists money and stress! Approved by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 29th, 2021, new Florida law, Chapter No. 2021-188, allows Florida motorist to use their hazard lights during periods of heavy rainfall in limited circumstances.  This law …

July 22, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

On June 14, 2011, the Pasco County Sheriff Department established ‘The Intelligence-Led Policing Section’ (ILP). It was created “to advance the agency’s crime fighting initiatives to a modern-day philosophy.” ILP consists of 30 members which include a director, manager, two analyst supervisors, and twenty analysts. ILP implemented as one of its strategies a form of ‘predictive policing’, an attempt to …

July 21, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

**Disclaimer** This article is intended for informational purposes only. Pumphrey Law does not currently assist with removal from the Sex Offender Registry, nor advise on travel restrictions for those on the registry. An individual added to Florida’s sex offender registry will suffer major consequences – both personal and professional. These consequences can range from limitations on jobs the individual is …

July 20, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

In Florida, the consequences of crimes involving sexually violent and predatory behavior bear severe consequences. Alongside a criminal sentence and other terms of probation, prosecutors can seek to civilly commit a “sexually violent predator.” This civil commitment comes from Florida Statute Section 394.917’s Florida’s Involuntary Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators Act (the “Jimmy Ryce Act”). This Act provides that …

July 16, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In most cases concerning violent crime, like assault or battery, defendants will attempt to assert a form of self-defense at trial. One particular form of self-defense is an affirmative defense called “Defense of Property,” codified in Section 776.031, Florida Statutes. This section is titled “Use or threatened use of force in defense of property” and allows an individual to use, …