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February 14, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Social Media Social Share

Sexting has become a common term when two people exchange text messages with sexually explicit context. Between two, consenting adults, this is totally fine. However, age plays a very important role when it comes to sexting. If either of the “sexters” is under the age of 18, it can turn into a criminal offense. It is not surprising that Florida …

February 9, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

One of the most strictly prosecuted criminal charges in Florida is the possession and distribution of child pornography. Any crime involving children is taken with extreme care, and once the authorities find evidential proof on a person’s digital devices, they will likely try to enforce the harshest penalties. This article will define possession and Florida’s penalties for a person accused …

February 9, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

Sexual battery allegations can lead to harsh punishment if convicted. When the case involves a minor, the penalties can be even more severe. In one recent Florida case, a young girl went missing for several hours, and once found reported to police that she had been the victim of multiple instances of rape. This article will provide details from the …

February 9, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Technological advances have extremely positive impacts, like connecting people all over the world. However, there are negative side effects as well. Different forms of threats exist online and in the digital world. This can even lead to criminal offenses in the most severe cases. This article will explain the different threats which can affect a person’s digital devices, along with …

February 6, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

One of the most common pieces of evidence which can result in criminal charges is the existence of DNA. At the scene of a crime, law enforcement and crime scene specialists are required to collect any possible traces of DNA. The collected DNA can be traced to an individual who has previously given their DNA due to specific crimes they …

February 6, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

There has been a rise in people being charged with possession of child pornography. In recent news, Jonathan Hernandez faces over 1,000 counts of possession of child pornography. Possibly the largest child pornography bust in Florida’s history. The blog below will cover the story of Jonathan Hernandez, his charges, and possible defenses for child pornography. How One Man Currently Faces …

February 5, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Social Media Social Share

When a person is convicted of a sex crime against a minor, they are often thought of as a “predator” or even a “pedophile.” In the state of Florida, there are harsh consequences against individuals who have been accused of sexual activity with a person under the age of 18. However, what happens if the alleged offender is a minor …

February 1, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

**Disclaimer** This article is intended for informational purposes only. Pumphrey Law does not currently assist with removal from the Sex Offender Registry, nor advise on travel restrictions for those on the registry. When a person is accused of possessing child pornography, they can be prosecuted by both the State of Florida and by Federal law enforcement officials. Considering the nature …

February 1, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Child pornography charges have very serious consequences if the accused person is convicted. Child pornography offenses can be penalized by the State of Florida, the federal government, or both. That means a person going into a criminal investigation due to child pornography allegations is likely to face high-cost fines and lengthy prison sentences. What happens if the person accused of …