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April 13, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

In some criminal cases, the defendant may need mental health assistance rather than time in prison. The defendant may be deemed unfit to stand trial if the court believes that they are unable to comprehend the charges against them. In one recent Hillsborough County case, a Wimauma woman has just avoided any jail time after almost being sentenced to 100 …

April 13, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

The disappearance of a St. Petersburg attorney has resulted in a Tampa-based doctor being charged with first-degree murder. In Florida, first-degree murder is one of the most serious criminal offenses a person can be charged with, as the penalties include life in prison or the death penalty. This page will provide information on the case along with Florida’s first-degree murder …

April 1, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Update: Florida Enacts New Death Penalty Law Whether states should impose the death penalty for certain criminal defendants is a debate that remains controversial across the nation. Florida is one of many states that continues to implement the death penalty. Also referred to as ‘capital punishment,’ this type of sentencing is reserved for the most serious crimes such as murder. …

April 1, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College Student Disciplinary Hearing, Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Hazing is an unfortunate trend that subjects a person to harassment, humiliation, physical harm, or other forms of abuse. The act can take place in many forms, and is often popular among minors and young adults at college and university. In Florida, a person accused of hazing can face harsh penalties. A recent case in Georgia highlights the dangers of …

March 30, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

A person who chooses to physically harm an animal in Florida can face felony charges of animal cruelty. Florida authorities insist on protecting animals who cannot speak up for nor protect themselves. Therefore, there are specific penalties set in place for those who abuse animals. In one recent case, a Miami man is facing felony charges for animal cruelty after …

March 28, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Spring Break is a time for students and young adults to head to the beach and relax from the stress of school. However, in the past few years, there has been an exceeding amount of violence and chaos in Miami Beach during Spring Break. Most recently, the city had two fatal shootings over the weekend that resulted in a state …

March 20, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

A young man from Ohio has become his own “Florida Man” after getting arrested while on Spring Break. Due to what some would call “hysteria,” the man now faces multiple charges after attacking the well-known drummer from Def Leppard. This page will provide details from the case, along with relative information on the various criminal charges the defendant is facing …

March 16, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

In criminal cases involving minors, the consequences of a conviction can be extremely harsh. This is especially true for alleged sex crimes against children. In one recent Florida case, a Miami Beach doctor has been charged with human trafficking—along with several other charges—for soliciting teenage girls for sex. This page will provide the details from the case, along with helpful …

March 15, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Florida is known for its harsh sentencing under the Prison Releasee Reoffender Act, which is also referred to as the “Two Strikes” law. Under the legislation, any person who reoffends with a specified crime within three years of release may be sentenced to the harshest of penalties for such offense. However, one woman is determined to change the law to …