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January 3, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

When a criminal case involves the abuse, abandonment, or neglect of a minor in Florida, a child protection team (CPT) may be assigned to the victim for additional support. A recent case in Osceola County has recently been criticized for conducting an “inappropriate” investigation with a minor that did not include a CPT. This article will provide information on child …

December 21, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

In the state of Florida, it is against the law to have in possession or attempt to promote, any image or video containing the sexual conduct of a minor. Prosecutors will likely try to secure the harshest punishments for anyone accused of such an offense. This page will cover the State laws on promoting the sexual performances of a child …

December 13, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

When an adult inappropriately touches a minor, one of the charges they may be faced with is lewd and lascivious behavior. In the state of Florida, there are different variations of the lewd and lascivious charges depending on the specific details of the case. A Central Florida mentor has recently been arrested for lewd and lascivious behavior after being accused …

December 9, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of sexual conduct. Florida Legislature has made it illegal for citizens to engage in any sexual activity with animals. Often referred to as “bestiality,” these types of charges can have serious consequences if the accused person is convicted. A recent case in Florida highlights the charges that can come with bestiality accusations after a …

December 9, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College, Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

When it comes to sex crimes, the state of Florida prosecutes cases harshly. This is especially true when the sex crimes involve minors. A person who is accused of possessing or distributing child pornography can lead to extensive penalties that could last the rest of their life. In a recent Florida case, a University of Florida athlete has been indefinitely …

November 29, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

Two women have come forward in accusing a Naples doctor of raping them while receiving medical procedures. Both women claim to have been put out of consciousness prior to the incident resulting in the sexual battery of a physically helpless person. This article will provide information on the case along with details on sexual battery charges in Florida. What was …

November 25, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

A Sanford man has just been sentenced to 170 years in prison for secretly recording and abusing his foster children. An investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Sanford Police Department, and the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. We will provide information from the case, along with information on child pornography charges in Florida. What was the Case? …

November 11, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

A Central Florida man who has already been arrested for child pornography has just received an additional 40 charges after further investigation. This article will provide details from the case, along with information on transmitting child pornography and using digital forensic experts as a defense in a criminal case. What was the Case? On October 12, 2022, a woman called …

November 10, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

Sex crimes against minors are taken extremely seriously in Florida and can cause life-altering consequences. A person accused of engaging in sexual relations with a minor or promoting them for sexual activity can find themselves with hefty criminal charges. A recent case in Florida shows the consequences of human trafficking and engaging in sexual acts with a minor. This article …