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November 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

A cold case is a crime that has not yet been fully resolved and is not the subject of a current criminal investigation. Cold cases can include unsolved murders, long-term missing persons or unidentified persons, undetermined deaths, and open sexual assault cases. With the creation of new technology, detectives work towards piecing together cold cases to hopefully charge the alleged …

November 21, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

A murder-for-hire case from over seven years ago just had its newest update, with the Florida Supreme Court upholding the conviction of the victim’s husband. After a motion was denied for retrial, the Florida man will remain on death row and keep his death penalty sentence. This article will provide details from the case, along with information on Spencer hearings …

November 21, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

When a police officer signals their sirens or lights behind a driver, it is the universal sign to pull over. However, not every driver complies with this traffic law. When a person attempts to outrun the police in a vehicle, they can be charged with fleeing to elude an officer in Florida. One recent case shows the outcome of a …

November 19, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

We previously covered the murder trial for Matthew Terry, who was accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death last year in Hillsborough County. The trial just came to an end, as the jury came to a unanimous decision in declaring the defendant guilty of first-degree murder. Prosecutors cannot normally rely on a defendant’s prior convictions to determine if they are …

November 19, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Music festivals are back in full force – which means that festival goers should be aware of any illegal activity that takes place at such an event. The Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) is a music event that takes place in Orlando each fall. This year, multiple attendees reported incidents of theft. This article will provide details from the festival, along …

November 17, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

At the beginning of the year, we covered Peter Avsenew’s trial—specifically how the Supreme Court overturned the defendant’s death sentence in the trial for two gruesome murders. The most recent incident to occur with the trial is the defense filing a motion for a new trial after accusing the jury of misconduct. This article will cover the details of the …

November 17, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, it is illegal to enter someone else’s property. It is also against the law to steal someone else’s property or belongings. Criminal charges for this behavior can result in a burglary charge, among others. A recent Florida case highlights the outcome of a man committing a burglary. We will provide details about the case, along with information on …

November 15, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

A 16-year-old pregnant teen that was reported missing by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children was found shot and killed in Orange County. A 17-year-old has been arrested for the crime and is waiting to hear if they will be charged as an adult. We will provide the details of the case, along with helpful information on juvenile …

November 10, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

Sex crimes against minors are taken extremely seriously in Florida and can cause life-altering consequences. A person accused of engaging in sexual relations with a minor or promoting them for sexual activity can find themselves with hefty criminal charges. A recent case in Florida shows the consequences of human trafficking and engaging in sexual acts with a minor. This article …