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July 19, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

A Florida judge has sentenced 24-year-old Tanner Dashner to over 70 years in prison for a fatal car crash that went up in flames and killed five people in 2018. However, the judge only used the charges for DUI manslaughter instead of also including the additional charges of vehicular homicide that the state wished to prosecute. We will cover the …

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

Jamell Demons, also known as popular Florida rapper YNW Melly, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder over a shooting that took place in 2018. We mentioned Demons in a previous article about upcoming death penalty cases in Broward County. Now the rapper is back in the news, this time because a judge ruled that he will no longer …

July 12, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

There is a new form of surveillance tactic that is being used by Florida police, which collects data digitally for investigating crimes. While it seems beneficial to the authorities, many are calling the new technology a violation of privacy by spying on everyday citizens. Some even claim it is in direct violation of the constitution. Based on information from the …

July 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

When information from the Supreme Court’s attempt to overturn the right to a legal abortion in early May, there was opposition across the entire nation. Roe v. Wade had been written into law and upheld for almost half a century, and as of June 24th, 2022, it no longer exists. In a historic and controversial decision, the Supreme Court voted …

July 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Continuing with the long list of Supreme Court rulings is a new rule regarding the Miranda Rights. The Miranda rights are the set of rights an individual has after getting arrested or interviewed by the police. The Miranda rights are a pillar of American policing, which is commonly heard in movies or on TV. Included in the Miranda Rights are …

July 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses, News & Announcements Social Share

TikTok has caused another incident in Florida, this time resulting in almost 25 people getting shot at. We have written about the Orbeez Challenge in the past, and it appears the trend is still ongoing with teens using the social media platform. What started as two young boys playing a prank has turned into serious criminal charges, including a felony …

July 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

The newest bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking aim at the rise of retail theft in the state. The measure is designated to crack down on what State Attorney Ashley Moody has called “organized retail crime.” Under SB 1534, harsher penalties will be invoked on individuals who are caught stealing. The new bill will now make it a …

July 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

The long and seemingly never-ending search for a jury has finally come to an end. For the past several months, we have covered the process of finding a 12-person jury for the upcoming trial against Nikolas Cruz in the Parkland Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting from 2018. There has been an ongoing list of issues or complications in the …

July 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses, News & Announcements Social Share

So far the long list of controversial bills signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis this past week has been received with frustration and anger. The new state policies on legal abortions and the “Don’t Say Gay” law have all been the main sources of topic, however, there are additional bills that should be addressed, for how they will affect …