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Category: News & Announcements
What is the North Star Task Force?
August 6, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share
Dangerous drugs such as fentanyl and methamphetamine are on the rise in Florida. We have previously covered cases in which marijuana or cocaine is found laced with fentanyl, creating deadly results for those who consume it. With the growing popularity of illicit drugs in the state, various counties have come together to create a task force with over two dozen …
Read MoreShooting in Orlando Causes Security Checkpoints Downtown
August 6, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share
Seven individuals were injured Sunday night in Downtown Orlando after someone pulled out a gun and shot into a large crowd. All of the victims survived, but police have yet to find the gunman. Orlando’s reaction to the shooting has resulted in an increase in security, where more police will be standing on the streets and checking every person that …
Read MoreKatherine Magbanua Sentenced for Dan Markel Murder Case
August 4, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share
Katherine Magbanua, 37, received a guilty verdict in May for the first-degree murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel. In addition to the murder charge, Magbanua was also found guilty of charges of conspiracy and solicitation. As we’ve covered the case in previous blogs, Magbanua allegedly hired Sigfredo Garcia—the father of her children—along with his friend Luis Rivera to …
Read MoreMan Sentenced to Life in Prison after Second Guilty Conviction
July 31, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share
A man in Florida has just been resentenced to life in prison for a sexual battery charge. The case was originally closed in 2012 with a guilty verdict, but was then overturned and called for retrial after a 2018 appeal by the defense team. We will cover the details of the case along with sexual battery charges on a minor …
Read MoreWhat is Operation Southern Slow Down?
July 31, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Florida Panhandle Arrests, News & Announcements Social Share
The Florida Department of Transportation is working together with the Florida Highway Patrol for the collaboration on “Operation Southern Slow Down.” Florida is following suit with Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina. The goal of the operation is to stop reckless driving and speeding along the state highways. Police are hoping to save lives by enforcing strict surveillance of highway …
Read MoreDisney World Brawl Leads to Three Arrested
July 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share
They say it’s the happiest place on Earth—but Disney World has recently turned into the grounds for anger and violence after a huge fight broke out last week. The cause of the altercation was a woman briefly exiting the line to grab her phone. Yet the outcome resulted in two families getting escorted out of the park, several arrests, and …
Read MoreObstruction Conviction Overturned in Appeal’s Court in Dale Massad’s Case
July 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
Former Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad had his conviction of conspiracy to obstruct justice overturned on Friday by the 2nd District Court of Appeals. Massad had been accused of having a call with the new mayor of Port Richey, which prosecutors claimed was obstructing justice in regards to a police officer who had been investigating Massad. The former mayor had …
Read MoreSuspect Connected to Drug Overdoses in Leon County Arrested
July 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share
Two individuals in Leon County have now been arrested and charged with multiple counts of drug possession and trafficking. After the Leon County Sheriff’s Office’s Narcotics Unit obtained a warrant during a drug investigation, they found two people with a large quantity of drugs in their possession. Now that the two individuals have been arrested, we will cover the details …
Read MoreUpdated Information on the Gaetz and Greenberg Case
July 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
Middle District of Florida Judge Gregory Presnell has set the sentencing date for Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg, which is set for December 1st, 2022. Greenberg was arrested and charged with multiple crimes, and has now pleaded guilty to six corruption charges and one charge of sex trafficking a minor. U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz is also being investigated for …
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Attorney Don Pumphrey, Jr. is a former prosecutor, former law enforcement officer, and a successful and experienced criminal defense attorney. Don has achieved over 100 not guilty verdicts at trial and over 2,000 dismissals.
