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September 10, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

In Florida and throughout the United States, notifying someone of their Miranda rights when necessary is a key part of a case. Though many have heard about their “Miranda rights,” there are key aspects of Miranda that are often misunderstood. This article will answer frequently asked questions about Miranda rights in Florida.  #1 – What are my Miranda rights in …

September 10, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

In Florida, unlawful use of a two-way communications device is a very serious offense. But many people have not heard of this statute (Fla. Stat. 934.215) until they or a loved one are charged with violating it. This blog will answer frequently asked questions about unlawful use of a two-way communications device in Florida. #1 – What is unlawful use …

September 5, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida, attempted second-degree murder is an extremely serious criminal offense. Florida is one of the only U.S. states to have a law regarding attempted second-degree murder – so this naturally raises many questions about it. This blog will explore the answers to frequently asked questions about attempted second-degree murder (Fla. Stat. 782.04 and 777.04). #1 – What is attempted …

September 5, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

In Florida, traveling to meet a minor for the purpose of sexual activity (Fla. Stat. 847.0135(4)) is a very serious criminal offense. However, it is often misunderstood. This blog will answer all of the most frequently asked questions about the charge of traveling to meet a minor in Florida. #1 – What is “traveling to meet a minor?” Florida’s law …

September 5, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida, aggravated assault (Fla. Stat. 784.021) is a very serious offense. It is one of the most commonly charged felonies in the state, but is often poorly understood. This blog will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about aggravated assault in Florida. #1 – What is aggravated assault? Aggravated assault involves an unlawful threat of imminent violence, …

September 5, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Social Media, Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida, vehicular homicide is a very serious criminal offense. It is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. It becomes a first-degree felony (up to 30 years in prison and a $10,000 fine) if either of the following are true: The defendant failed to stop, give information to authorities, or render …

September 5, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

In Florida, sexual battery is an extremely serious criminal charge. If someone is involved in a Florida sexual battery case or is conducting research into the state’s sexual battery statute (Fla. Stat. 794.011), many “frequently asked questions” tend to be asked. This blog will answer those questions. #1 – What is sexual battery in Florida? Sexual battery is commonly referred …

September 5, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida, vessel homicide is an often misunderstood criminal defense. As a result, many questions often arise when someone is charged with vessel homicide in Florida, or when a person simply wants to learn more about the offense. This blog will answer ten of those frequently asked questions. #1 – What is vessel homicide in Florida? Vessel homicide occurs when …

September 5, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

In Florida, someone may be charged with traveling to meet a minor (Fla. Stat. 847.0135(4)) after being ensnared in a police sting. Traveling to meet a minor for the purpose of sexual activity in Florida is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Many defenses to this charge exist, such as entrapment …