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August 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

The internet has gone wild over a mug shot of a Florida man who was arrested after stabbing a man with a pair of scissors. However, this is not a typical stabbing—51-year-old Jonathan Dale Crenshaw has no arms. Although the case originally happened in 2018, the story went viral again after Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports posted a video on …

August 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share

The largest single wiretap investigation just busted a massive amount of drugs in Polk County. In total, 85 people were arrested, and the drugs recovered value to over $12 million. The investigation began in 2020 and has now successfully been solved with the help of both local and federal authorities. We will cover the details of the case and how …

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

It is not entirely uncommon for mistrials to happen in criminal cases. However, it is not so common for a mistrial to happen due to a text message. In a recent trial for a 2015 murder, a prosecutor’s text message resulted in the case’s second mistrial. Now the defense attorney is requesting that the case gets dismissed altogether. We will …

August 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements Social Share

Drunk driving is illegal in any state—but Florida has especially strict laws to prevent people from getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol. However, it still tends to happen, and people need legal assistance to deal with a DUI charge. To avoid paying hefty fines and potentially going to jail, the best way to build a strong defense against a …

August 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

One of Apple’s newest accessories has helped police find the person responsible for stealing over $16,000 worth of luggage. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement regarding the arrest, and how they worked together with the airport to cross-reference employees who lived in the area where the victim’s Apple AirTag was last marked on a GPS tracker. We …

August 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Florida and Federal Law take stalking very seriously. When people think of stalking, they tend to think of movie tropes involving a person following someone else and watching their every move. Nowadays though, most stalking occurs online between past lovers who’ve fallen out of the relationship. Online stalking can occur in other situations as well. Last month California Man James …

August 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements Social Share

Driving under the influence comes with a hefty price in Florida. A recent story in the state highlights how the Orange County Sheriff’s son was charged with a DUI, despite not actually driving at the time. We will cover the details of the arrest, DUIs in Florida, and a statement by John Mina. What was the Incident? Around 11:40 p.m. …

August 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Summer has come to a close, meaning it’s time for students of all ages to head back to campus for a new school year! While it’s great to focus on all the new opportunities and knowledge that awaits, it’s also important to be reminded of the potential dangers that come with going to school these days. We’ve got a compiled …

August 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

It’s that time of year again—back to school. While some students are well into their scholastic endeavors, young kids are just starting preschool and daycare. This can be a stressful time for both parents and kids. The most important priority is ensuring that these young girls and boys are comfortable and safe when they finally start school. Unfortunately, there are …