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Lesser Included Offenses in Florida
September 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share
A lesser-included offense refers to a criminal offense that has elements which are completely contained in another, more serious, criminal offense. It can also be referred to as another criminal law term – a necessarily included offense. It describes a phenomenon with lesser-included offenses where it is not possible to commit the more serious criminal offense without committing the lesser …
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Motion for Mistrial in Parkland Trial Over Swastikas
September 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
In February of 2018, Nikolas Cruz, 19, took many lives when he opened fire on the students and faculty of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Cruz, who fled the scene, was later arrested without incident. We have been covering the trial that ensued, discussing various issues like social media, gun laws, jury selection, juror misconduct, attorney issues, …
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Guilty Verdict in Decade-Old Murder Case
September 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share
Ten years after high school student Jake Duchene was shot and killed during a drug deal, a jury has now found the defendant guilty of murder. Anthony Jamal Williams, 27, was found guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and armed robbery from a 2012 drug deal gone wrong. We will cover the details of the case, along with armed robbery …
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Two Plead Guilty in Stolen Diary Case
September 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Theft/Property Crimes Social Share
Two people have pled guilty in a case involving the scheme to peddle President Joe Biden’s daughter’s personal belongings. The two defendants sold the stolen property to conservative activist group Project Veritas for $40,000. We will explain the details of the case, along with information on possession of stolen property charges in Florida. What was the Incident? According to the …
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