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November 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

The internet is a vast and confusing space that we’re all still trying to figure out. There are times when simply browsing the internet could come with illegal acts. For example, while trying to download a movie or TV series you could accidentally click on a link that has a pop-up of child pornography. Despite immediately closing the window, there …

October 19, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College, College Student Disciplinary Hearing, Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp) Florida Gamma chapter was established at the University of Miami in 1949. After 70 years of acting as an established Greek community, the fraternity has been shut down due to drugging allegations and a hate speech video that surfaced. Several students have come forward to report the alleged drugging that happened at one of the fraternity’s …

October 15, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

A South Florida teacher—who once was awarded by President Obama—has now been arrested for having sexual relations with a 16-year-old. Authorities only found out about the incident from the minor’s college entry essay. We will provide details about the case along with information on sexual relations with minors in Florida. What was the Case? In April 2021, a 16-year-old from …

September 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

It is illegal to film or photograph another person in a private place without their permission. Video voyeurism is a very serious charge in Florida and one that can have many different variations. Depending on the age of the victim and the severity of the crime, video voyeurism can have tough consequences. A recent case in Florida shows a man’s …

September 21, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Florida severely punishes defendants who have committed or attempted to crimes while using a firearm. Florida Statute Section 790.07 explains that when a person displays, uses, threatens, or attempts to use a weapon or holds a concealed weapon is guilty of a felony in the third-degree. Florida’s 10-20-life rule can also apply during the commission of specific felonies. Florida’s 10-20-life …

September 10, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

It is illegal to take sexual advantage of another person, regardless of their age. In the state of Florida, the consequences of sexual battery are severe. The penalties can be even harsher if the victim is a minor under the age of 18. A recent case highlights the charges imposed on individuals who took advantage of a 14-year-old girl. We …

September 10, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Obscenity is a term whose definition changes and fluctuates with the times. In decades past, the shirtless or sports-bra-wearing models posing in the front of grocery store fitness magazines could have been deemed obscene. The litmus test for obscenity generally follows the culture that the materials are found in. A struggle has always existed between the desire to keep a …

September 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

It is against the law to film other people without their consent when they are in a private area. Video voyeurism is a serious criminal offense in Florida, one that can result in a felony charge. One recent case in Florida highlights the dangers of video voyeurism and what can result from getting a video voyeurism charge.  What was the …

August 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Dateline NBC’s hit series “To Catch a Predator” often comes to mind when thinking of solicitation of a minor. The TV series revolves around police officers going undercover as underage teenagers to lure individuals into making a sexual solicitation. Soliciting sexual acts with a minor is an extremely serious charge in Florida. A guilty verdict of solicitation of sex can …