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October 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses, News & Announcements Social Share

A deadly crash in St. Petersburg was the outcome of three teenagers stealing a sliver Maserati over the weekend. The Pinellas County deputies saw the entire crash unfold after a chopper was investigating another crime. We will provide details on the case, along with information on grand theft charges and representing a juvenile in Florida. What was the Incident? Early …

October 4, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

A boat captain has been arrested in relation to a parasailing accident where one woman died back in May. The captain is being charged with manslaughter, along with violating the commercial parasailing statute in Florida. We will provide details from the case along with information on the commercial parasailing statute and manslaughter charges in Florida. What was the Incident? On …

October 4, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The manslaughter charges have been dropped against three of the four staff members of a nursing home that had 12 patients die after Hurricane Irma hit in 2017. The employees were accused of neglecting the needs of the elderly patients after their air conditioning cut out. We will cover the details of the case and information on aggravated manslaughter in …

October 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Motions for a new trial can often be granted by a judge for a variety of reasons. One of these reasons can be improperly dismissing jurors for impermissible reasons, like race, gender, or nationality. We will cover a recent case in which the judge had to grant a new trial for improperly passing over a potential juror due to race. …

October 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

 Lying is never a good idea. In some cases, lying can lead to criminal charges. Perjury is when a person lies under oath in an official or unofficial proceeding. A recent case in Florida covers an incident of perjury and the resulting charges. We will cover the details of the case and information on perjury in Florida. What Happened? During …

September 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

A defendant in Hillsborough County shocked the courtroom after telling the judge he wanted to change his mind about having a jury trial in his armed robbery case. James Hanson Jr. was accused of armed robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, and first-degree murder from an incident that happened in 2019. We will provide information regarding the case’s details, what led to a …

September 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Stealing is against the law, even if it was from someone you know. Florida has various charges that cover theft, including the more severe charge of grand theft. A recent case in Florida covers a foreign national who was arrested for stealing over $30,000 worth of jewelry from someone she met in Miami. We will cover details of the case …

September 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

There is nothing quite like a broken heart—but that doesn’t give the broken-hearted a free pass to commit a crime. Country singer Carrie Underwood wrote the famous lyrics, “I took a Louisville slugger to both headlights, I slashed a hole in all four tires. Maybe next time he’ll think before he cheats.”  Although it’s a powerful message, it should not …

September 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

A mistrial has been declared by the presiding judge of former guardian Rebecca Fierle’s criminal trial. The ruling came after the jury could not come to a unanimous verdict on the case, which revolves around the death of one of Fierle’s deceased clients, Steven Stryker. We will cover the details of the trial, the characteristics of a mistrial, and what’s …