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

A new law has just been passed to remind Florida drivers to “turn it down!” The streets are set to be much quieter from July 1st, as Gov. DeSantis has passed the renewal of the “Loud Music Law.” Under the new law drivers will be fined for playing music too loud, specifically from 25 feet or further. The law is …

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

Social media is the modern way of connecting with people all over the internet. Regardless of age, gender, or location, with the click of a button, you can instantly communicate with others. The most popular social media platform at the moment is TikTok, a mobile app where people can post videos, comment on other’s posts, and messages. Although TikTok has …

July 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

A family of four has been accused of brutally beating a man nearly to death, and causing him to go almost completely blind. The 31-year-old victim is hiding his identity with the protection of Marsy’s Law, but has decided to press charges six months after the attack. The case is being considered a hate crime by the police, since the …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

A new bill was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to change the rules of the beach. Specifically, prohibiting the use of cigarettes and smoking along the beaches. The House committee passed the bill in a unanimous vote, and now with DeSantis’ signature, it should help prevent littering caused by cigarette butts. However now citizens may be wondering, can I get …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Voter fraud is taken very seriously in the state of Florida. In 2018, there was an amendment made to the statute for voting in the state. The amendment made it legal for felons to vote if they’ve already completed their sentences. However, in the most recent election, there were 10 convicted felons that got arrested for voter fraud. Now there …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

This Wednesday things went from bad to worse in Tallahassee. What began with a man shooting three of his family members has ended with a Tallahassee Police Officer dying in the line of duty. We will cover the details of the case, along with the various charges the defendant may face for killing a police officer. What was the Incident? …

June 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

This blog post is intended purely for informational purposes, the legal team at Pumphrey Law Firm does not assist in gain time cases* A man convicted of attempted sexual battery headed back to the courtroom for an appeal against his initial sentence. McMillan Gould was accused of attempted sexual battery on a child under 12 years old in 2016 and …

June 20, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

A conviction of capital punishment, or the death penalty, was upheld this week for a man convicted of first-degree murder. Granville Ritchie, 41, was charged and found guilty of raping and killing a 9-year-old girl in 2014. The decision for the death sentence was unanimous, but an appeal was made by the defense team for potential improper behavior by the …

June 14, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

A former City Commissioner in Lakeland has just been sentenced to three years in prison as a result of a 2018 shooting. Michael Dunn, 51, was accused of shooting a man in the store he was working in almost four years ago. Dunn had originally been charged with second-degree murder for the shooting, but reached a plea agreement with the …