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September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

In our world today, it has become second nature for us to grab our phones out of our back pocket when we see someone acting less than appropriate in public. As videos of “Karens” have overwhelmed the internet, many of whom say things like “you can’t record me!” to baffled onlookers, it is imperative to know when you can and …

September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

A lawsuit has recently been filed in the Broward Circuit City Court; an action taken by The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Why sue? This measure was taken by the ACLU in response to what they claim has been a failure of state and local officials to follow the 2018 Criminal Justice Data Transparency law (CJDT). The law imposed in …

September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Pasco County and the Department of Justice Bureau – Issues with the Focused Deterrence Program The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is not seeing eye to eye with the Department of Justice regarding their program “Focused Deterrence”. The intelligence program is set to receive an intensive review by the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance—and they are asking for a …

September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The West Florida News recently covered a story on a Tampa man who has been given a second chance of freedom after serving over 30 years in jail. Tony G. Hopps is a 56-year-old man who was arrested 31 years ago for armed theft in South Tampa at the Tahitian Inn. After being convicted for a crime he did not …

September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The Florida Supreme Court has issued an order to hear a challenge to the controversial 2011 state law on local gun regulations. Thirty local governments have sued to overturn the Florida law that enforces strict punishment on officials who challenge gun regulations. As it currently stands, the law leads to fines of up to $5,000 and potential removal from office for …

September 8, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The New Florida Rule According to SB 2006, a liability bill signed into law in May by Governor Ron DeSantis, businesses, schools, and government entities can be fined of up to $5,000 per individual and face a separate violation by the Department of Health if they ask to see a customer or member of the public’s vaccine passport. A vaccine …

September 7, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The Tallahassee Police Department introduced a first of its kind  mobile phone app last month that allows the public to record their interactions with law enforcement. Coined “Tallahassee Bystander”, the app, which was unveiled by Tallahassee’s Police Chief, is supposed to be a way for law enforcement to “listen and continue to collaborate on ways to strengthen our relationships with …

September 1, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

What is a “Red Flag” Law In response to the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the state enacted a “red flag” law that allowed judges to order potentially dangerous individuals to surrender their firearms. Five states had some version of a red flag law before the Stoneman Douglas shooting; however, eleven additional states enacted …

August 31, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The Karen’s are at it again—this time with a winning outcome in their favor. To get the background on the origin of Karen’s and their unusual characteristics, read our Karen blog post here.  In a recent court case, Alison Taylor had to go head-to-head with the city of Saginaw, Michigan, over 14 parking tickets. Although 14 seems like a high number, …