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January 4, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Most criminal cases are investigated by detectives who are seeking the truth, and sometimes what seems like reliable evidence does not stand up to par after closer inspection. Something similar happened in this year-old case out of Clearwater, Florida, where a man accused of throwing another person overboard had his case dropped after the initial evidence did not merit prosecution. …

January 4, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

President Biden has recently signed a new federal law that will prohibit non-disclosure agreements that have previously been used to silence the victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Several years after the initial “#MeToo Movement,” the Speak Out Act is meant to prevent censorship for victims of sexual abuse so that they can come forward with their stories—something that …

December 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Florida’s Legislative session normally takes place early in the year, but when pressing issues come up or when there isn’t enough time to deal with some topics, our legislation holds special sessions later in the year. While this year our legislation passed and amended various laws during regular and special sessions, a few laws aren’t taking effect until the beginning …

December 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

A recent study by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), published in the JEMA Pediatrics journal, covered over 38,000 homicides in the U.S. with victims between the ages of 0-17 in 1999-2020. The study found that homicide is the new leading cause of death in children following the recent increase in gun violence in America. This article will …

December 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

In the state of Florida, carjackings are prosecuted harshly due to their violent nature. While many things can go wrong with a Tinder date— carjacking is not typically the first thing that comes to mind. However, in a recent Florida case, a woman has been arrested after being accused of planning to carjack her Tinder date. This article will provide …

December 9, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Accidental shootings are tragic and unfortunate incidents that can come with harsh penalties in the state of Florida. Manslaughter charges are less severe than first-degree murder charges but can still have life-altering outcomes. A recent case in Florida highlights the dangers of accidentally shooting someone, as a Brevard County deputy was shot and killed by a fellow off-duty deputy. What …

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

Attempted murder charges are taken extremely seriously in the state of Florida. If the prosecution can prove that the defendant had premeditated the attempted murder, the accused could spend the rest of their life in prison. In a recent case, a Florida man was arrested for attempted murder over a bottle of cologne. This article will provide details from the …

December 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Austin Harrouff was accused of brutally killing two people and seriously injuring one other in a seemingly random murder case in 2016. After years of gathering evidence and seeking the analysis of mental health experts, a Florida judge has just accepted a plea deal and ruled the defendant as not guilty by reason of insanity.   This article will cover …

December 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

A shooting took place on FAMU’s Tallahassee campus over Thanksgiving weekend, which resulted in four injuries and one fatality. This article will provide details from the case along with information on FAMU’s resources. What was the Incident? Four people were injured, and one was killed on November 27th, 2022 outside FAMU’s Hansel Tookes Student Recreation Center on campus. There have …