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February 20, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Since multiple states have started to legalize marijuana use for both medical and recreational purposes, there has been criticism on how to handle those who wish to purchase firearms. Although the Second Amendment implies the legality of owning a gun in America, the Supreme Court has maintained that individuals who use marijuana in any form cannot purchase or own a …

February 17, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

A former basketball player for the Orlando Magic is set to hear his sentencing for a 2021 murder case. Although the offense did not take place in Florida, this article will provide the case details along with information pertinent to the same criminal charges in Florida. What was the Incident? Former NBA player Keith Damon Appling, 31, has pleaded guilty …

February 16, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses Social Share

Teenagers who commit a crime are likely to be prosecuted in the state of Florida. Regardless of age, being a minor does not excuse any person who has committed or attempted to commit a criminal offense from being charged by the State. In a recent Florida case, four teenage boys are facing multiple charges after destroying a Central Florida elementary …

February 16, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, downloading illegal content to a person’s computer can result in criminal charges. Illegal content may include child pornography, copyrighted material, or other types of illegal media. Even if the user had no idea how the content ended up on their device, they can still face criminal charges. In some cases, a computer virus can cause illegal content to …

February 14, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

After a person has been convicted of a crime, it may be confusing to navigate all of the rules and regulations upon release. This is especially true with individuals convicted of sex crimes. The U.S. has implemented strict rules on maintaining registration with each state’s sexual offender registry, due to the result of two nationwide laws created. Sexual offender registries …

February 14, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Social Media Social Share

Sexting has become a common term when two people exchange text messages with sexually explicit context. Between two, consenting adults, this is totally fine. However, age plays a very important role when it comes to sexting. If either of the “sexters” is under the age of 18, it can turn into a criminal offense. It is not surprising that Florida …

February 9, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

One of the most strictly prosecuted criminal charges in Florida is the possession and distribution of child pornography. Any crime involving children is taken with extreme care, and once the authorities find evidential proof on a person’s digital devices, they will likely try to enforce the harshest penalties. This article will define possession and Florida’s penalties for a person accused …

February 9, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

Sexual battery allegations can lead to harsh punishment if convicted. When the case involves a minor, the penalties can be even more severe. In one recent Florida case, a young girl went missing for several hours, and once found reported to police that she had been the victim of multiple instances of rape. This article will provide details from the …

February 9, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Technological advances have extremely positive impacts, like connecting people all over the world. However, there are negative side effects as well. Different forms of threats exist online and in the digital world. This can even lead to criminal offenses in the most severe cases. This article will explain the different threats which can affect a person’s digital devices, along with …