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Pumphrey Law Blog
Category: Violent Crimes
Stand Your Ground under Senate Bill 128
March 10, 2017 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Violent Crimes Social Share
Stand Your Ground (SYG) has been a widely debated topic across the United States, especially with the numerous high-profile cases involving self-defense. Approximately twenty-two (22) states have some version of a stand your ground law. As of today, the states that have SYG laws include Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, North …
Read MoreMan Charged with Murder in Florida, Arrested in Michigan
September 26, 2016 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Violent Crimes Social Share
The Tallahassee Democrat reported on September 17 that a 55-year-old man was being held in the Leon County Jail without bond after being charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of a 33-year-old woman on August 28. MLive Media Group reported on August 31 that the man was arrested in Jackson County, Michigan, by Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety Officers …
Read MoreTwo Charged in Markel Murder, But Are More Charges Coming?
September 20, 2016 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Violent Crimes Social Share
More than two years after Florida State University law professor Dan Markel was murdered at his home in Tallahassee, recent developments have revealed increasing tension between Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) investigators and the prosecutor, State Attorney Willie Meggs. Sigfredo Garcia was arrested on May 26, 2016, for first-degree murder and Luis Rivera was charged as a co-conspirator a few days …
Read MoreDoes Leon County Need More Gun Control?
July 26, 2016 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share
Teen Nightclub Shooting Reignites Debate Over Gun Control in Florida In the wake of two children being killed and 19 others being wounded by gunshots early Monday morning at Club Blue nightclub in Ft. Myers, Florida, gun-control activists are seeking stricter gun laws to be put in place to prevent tragedies like this from reoccurring. Advocates of stricter gun control …
Read MoreTallahassee One of the Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S.?
October 17, 2011 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share
Forbes recently unveiled its list of this year’s top dangerous American cities. Many Tallahassee residents were shocked to find their city on the list, much less in the number eight position. Other cities flagged as dangerous by the closely-read Forbes lists include Memphis, Tennessee; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Flint, Michigan. When asked to explain its rationale for Tallahassee’s appearance on …
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Attorney Don Pumphrey, Jr. is a former prosecutor, former law enforcement officer, and a successful and experienced criminal defense attorney. Don has achieved over 100 not guilty verdicts at trial and over 2,000 dismissals.
