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St. Pete Driver Stopped Before Driving into Thanksgiving 5K Run
December 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share
A woman in West Florida has been arrested after an outdoor holiday run nearly turned deadly. While citizens of St. Pete started their Thanksgiving with a healthy 5K, one driver was close to causing fatal damages after what police are calling a reckless driving case. This article will provide details from the case, along with information on reckless driving, leaving …
Read MoreEx-Olympic Athlete Charged after Threat of Mass Shooting
December 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share
Even if a person only threatens to commit a crime, they can face harsh consequences in Florida. A recent case in Miami took place where a former Olympic athlete threatened to shoot members of his former gym, resulting in his arrest. This article will give details from the case along with information on written threats in Florida. What was the …
Read MoreFlorida Doctor Arrested After Sexual Assault Allegations
November 29, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share
Two women have come forward in accusing a Naples doctor of raping them while receiving medical procedures. Both women claim to have been put out of consciousness prior to the incident resulting in the sexual battery of a physically helpless person. This article will provide information on the case along with details on sexual battery charges in Florida. What was …
Read MoreOff-Duty Officer Arrested for DUI
November 29, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share
Driving under the influence of alcohol or illicit substances can carry extensive consequences in Florida. A recent case in Florida shows the outcome of an off-duty officer who was driving while intoxicated by over three times the legal limit. This article will provide details from the case, along with information on DUI offenses in Florida. What was the Case? Leopold …
Read MoreCamp Counselor Arrested for Entering Teens’ Cabin
November 29, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share
When people imagine a burglary, it is usually based off of pop-culture or TV references of someone in all black sneaking into a home. In Florida, burglary charges are more complicated than that and have different penalties depending on the type of environment where the “burglary” occurred. This article will provide information on burglary charges for an occupied dwelling, …
Read MoreMotion to Recuse a Judge
November 25, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share
Throughout the duration of the Parkland Shooting trial, we’ve covered several issues brought on by the case. As the first-ever trial for a mass school shooter, the trial was widely viewed by the public. Since the trial and sentencing phases have now both been completed, Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer drew criticism from the defense team—specifically for hugging members of …
Read MoreFoster Parent Sentenced to 170 Years for Child Exploitation
November 25, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share
A Sanford man has just been sentenced to 170 years in prison for secretly recording and abusing his foster children. An investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Sanford Police Department, and the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. We will provide information from the case, along with information on child pornography charges in Florida. What was the Case? …
Read More19 French Bulldog Puppies Taken from Florida Home – Grand Theft Charges
November 23, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share
An ongoing case in Hillsborough County is seeking information about a theft case involving puppies worth more than $100,000. Four people have since been arrested for the burglary, but only 6 out of 19 puppies have been found. This article will provide details from the case, along with information on Dealing in Stolen Property charges in Florida and some possible …
Read MoreDefendant Takes Plea Deal in 40-Year-Old Case
November 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share
A cold case is a crime that has not yet been fully resolved and is not the subject of a current criminal investigation. Cold cases can include unsolved murders, long-term missing persons or unidentified persons, undetermined deaths, and open sexual assault cases. With the creation of new technology, detectives work towards piecing together cold cases to hopefully charge the alleged …
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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.
