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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 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 …

January 20, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Social Media Social Share

As technology continues to expand, so do the ways that hackers can break into your devices. Previously, people who wanted to secretly gain information from their victims would do so through physical methods such as stalking. However, in more recent years these methods have modernized into forms of technical stalking. One specific form of spyware, called “stalkerware,” is being used …

October 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Social Media Social Share

On October 1st, HB 921, centered around electronic crimes, went into effect. Ultimately, the bill expands Florida’s existing law that states threats posted online must be directly messaged in order for the threat to carry legal consequences. Now, threats made indirectly through social media posts or stories can be criminally sanctioned. Specifically, the bill amends Section 784.048 of the Florida …

September 30, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses, Social Media Social Share

Tik Tok has been known in the past for hosting some dangerous trends, like the Milk Crate Challenge and Kylie Lip Trend, which will go viral for a few months, and eventually fade into obscurity as a new trend takes over the social media app. The latest trend has teachers, law enforcement, and parents alike searching for solutions. The “Devious …

August 30, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Social Media Social Share

**Disclaimer** This article is intended for informational purposes only. Pumphrey Law does not currently assist with cases involving contracts or Twitter direct messages In the current age of smart phones, it is easy to assume that most people are participating on social media. With popular platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, it appears that there are endless ways to …

January 7, 2019 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Social Media criminal defense, Sexting, social media Social Share

Technology breeds more and more statutes that make the sending of certain information illegal.  For example, an adult sends a sexually explicit image, with identifying information with the purpose of causing emotional distress to another person.  The mere depiction of a person engaging in indecent chat or sexual conduct involving the above could get a person arrested by the police. …

December 5, 2018 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Social Media internet crime, kodak black, social media, tekashi 69 Social Share

The Negative Impact of Social Media In a survey conducted by CareerBuilder, it was reported that 70% of employers will review a candidate’s social media presence before hiring. This number is exponentially rising with the adoption of social media as a standard, everyday practice in modern life. As a result, it has become habitual for applicants to “clean up” their …