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August 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

One of Apple’s newest accessories has helped police find the person responsible for stealing over $16,000 worth of luggage. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement regarding the arrest, and how they worked together with the airport to cross-reference employees who lived in the area where the victim’s Apple AirTag was last marked on a GPS tracker. We …

July 31, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

A “Project-X” level party broke out in a million-dollar mansion in Watercolor, Florida. The party was the result of a break-in and burglary, where over 250 teens swarmed into the empty house and ransacked the place. Not only did they post proof of themselves drinking, partying, and boxing in the house, but there are also multiple items that were stolen …

July 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

There are different variations when it comes to burglary or theft crimes in Florida. One specific type of theft crime is referred to as burglary of a conveyance, or an “auto burglary.” To be arrested and charged with this type of crime, prosecutors must be able to prove that you have trespassed into a vehicle, and with the intention to …

July 8, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Sometimes showing that you’re the right person for the job doesn’t work out the way you intend it to. For one man, his attempt to show his skills landed him with a criminal charge. After the application process for Disney’s security team was taking too long, a man took matters into his own hands. The man successfully stole two large …

July 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

The newest bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking aim at the rise of retail theft in the state. The measure is designated to crack down on what State Attorney Ashley Moody has called “organized retail crime.” Under SB 1534, harsher penalties will be invoked on individuals who are caught stealing. The new bill will now make it a …

July 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

When it comes to stealing in Florida, it is the value of the item or items stolen that matter. The difference between petit theft and grand theft is merely how much the stolen property was worth. Florida takes theft very seriously, especially the crime of grand theft. One man in Florida has recently been arrested for stealing boating equipment in …

June 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

The Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has reported an uptick in vehicle break-ins that they are referring to as “smash and grab” crimes. The sheriff’s office is warning citizens to be careful and to refrain from leaving belongings in their cars. The LCSO has described smash and grab as when a person breaks the window of your car or property …

June 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Art is meant to invoke thoughts, feelings, and emotions. There are thousands of art museums across the world, but possibly the most famous is the Louvre located in Paris, France. Millions of people travel to the city of Paris every year to view all of their showcased art, but mainly one in particular: the Mona Lisa. Recently there was an …

May 25, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

Dealing with a robbery is a scary situation. The person robbed may lose their money, property, and feel a loss of safety. Robbery charges are taken very seriously in Florida, especially when there is a weapon involved. A person accused of armed robbery can face expensive fines and long-term imprisonment if convicted. An armed robbery case from 2019 has just …