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March 6, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The defendant in a landmark case for juvenile cases in Florida is finally getting released after spending decades behind bars. Terrance Graham is now 37-years-old, nearly 20 years after he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Despite his case reaching the Supreme Court and changing the landscape of maximum sentencing for juvenile offenders, Graham remained in prison. Now …

March 6, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses, Violent Crimes Social Share

When a person in Florida is believed to pose a danger to themselves or to others, they may be required to abide by certain restrictions under the State’s Red Flag Law. Florida Courts provide that only law enforcement can request a court to enter a Risk Protection Order against someone who they believe to be a threat. While the legislation …

March 6, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements Social Share

Florida legislators are seeking to pass two new bills to prevent the increasing drunk driving cases. Citizens should be made aware of the new implications that can arise if the two pieces of legislation pass into law. Under SB 232 and SB 260, lawmakers are attempting to make a first refusal for a breath test a criminal offense and would …

November 22, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

Law enforcement agencies around the world are beginning to question the reliability of police K-9s trained to detect the scent of certain illegal substances. While both State and Federal police have utilized police canines for their enhanced sight and smell, recent data suggests that the alerts given to the canine handlers may be wrong more often than right. Two studies—one …

November 22, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Bribery is considered a white-collar crime, and is defined as the offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving anything of value as a means of influencing the actions of an individual with a public or legal duty. Chapter 838 of the Florida Statutes provides the various definitions and offenses that fall under bribery and misuse of public office. One form of bribery …

November 22, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Starting a fire in a dwelling, structure, or conveyance can create a danger to yourself and any other individuals in the surrounding area. Aside from the physical dangers of starting a fire, it is also illegal. In the state of Florida, burning a building, or creating a fire within a building, can result in charges for arson. The crime of …

November 22, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

Out of all the various drug offenses, drug trafficking is the most severe due to its mass form of distribution. In recent years, Florida and the rest of the United States has experienced an uprise in controlled substances, namely, fentanyl. Two brothers in South Florida were recently arrested and charged with drug trafficking after an undercover police investigation seized more …

November 22, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Pretending to be a police officer not only undermines the trust between civilians and actual law enforcement officers, but also carries severe legal penalties. The State of Florida has established strict laws and regulations to protect the integrity of police agencies while ensuring the trust of its citizens. This blog post will delve into several examples of police impersonation cases …

November 22, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments on November 8, 2023, regarding the proposed ballot measure that could create a constitutional amendment allowing the recreational use of marijuana for adults. The proposed initiative would allow adults in Florida who are 21 years old or older to legally purchase, possess, and use marijuana recreationally. That means while medical marijuana cards still exist, …