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Pumphrey Law Blog
Stolen Game Console Leads to Attempted Murder
May 25, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share
Even in the case that a murder does not take place, attempted murder is still an extremely criminal charge in the state of Florida. There are serious consequences that can come with an attempted murder conviction. A stolen possession has led to an attempted murder charge in Tallahassee, Florida. What started as three men hanging out led to an alleged …
Read MoreNike Shoes Lead to Conviction of Armed Robbery
May 25, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share
Dealing with a robbery is a scary situation. The person robbed may lose their money, property, and feel a loss of safety. Robbery charges are taken very seriously in Florida, especially when there is a weapon involved. A person accused of armed robbery can face expensive fines and long-term imprisonment if convicted. An armed robbery case from 2019 has just …
Read MoreCompetency in a Criminal Trial – The Ryan Rogers Case
May 24, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
The trial for the death of 14-year-old Ryan Rogers is set to take place in the coming months, but first, the Court must decide whether the alleged killer is competent. Public defenders have said it will be hard to maintain a fair trial for the defendant if the competency hearing is announced and discussed publicly. However, the judge disagreed, saying …
Read MoreNew Controlled Substances Bill Signed by Gov. DeSantis
May 23, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share
Governor Ron DeSantis has just signed HB 95 into law on May 19th, 2022. We have previously covered SB 190 and HB 95 in previous blogs, and now the Controlled Substance bill has officially been passed. The Governor of Florida paid a visit to the Polk County Fire Rescue Station in Kathleen to sign the new bill. Grady Judd, Polk …
Read MoreCan You Own a Pet After an Animal Cruelty Conviction?
May 23, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share
Animal cruelty is a horrible crime that is taken very seriously in Florida. Aside from the social stigma of being known as someone whose been violent with a pet or other animal, there are harsh consequences that come with an animal cruelty conviction, which can include expensive fines and potential jail time. One question that may arise after being accused …
Read MoreFlorida’s Struggle to Keep Up with Marsy’s Law
May 23, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
Although Marsy’s Law has been signed into the Florida Constitution since 2018, there are still issues surrounding the topic. Mainly, how to interpret the law into action within each circuit. As of now, it appears that several different counties are struggling to maintain a uniform process when it comes to Marsy’s Law. We will briefly cover what is Marsy’s Law, …
Read MoreWendi Adelson Requests to Invoke the Fifth When Called to Testify, But What Does it Mean to “Invoke the Fifth”?
May 19, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
Taking the Fifth and pleading the Fifth has been a part of our culture and media for a long time. However, invoking the Fifth isn’t as easy as just shouting “I plead the Fifth!” The following blog will describe what invoking the Fifth means and what it means for Wendi Adelson in the ongoing retrial of Katherine Magbanua for the …
Read MoreDeSantis Signs Juvenile Expungement Bill
May 19, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses Social Share
After the House Judiciary Committee came to a unanimous decision in favor of HB 195, Gov. Ron DeSantis finally signed the bill into law on May 12th, 2022. The bill is titled “Juvenile Diversion Expunction” and is giving juveniles charged with a crime the opportunity to complete a court-ordered diversion program rather than going to jail and then expunging their …
Read MoreCrack or Sugar? Deputies Mistake Costs Leon Sheriff’s Office $270k
May 19, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share
Sometimes the best defense in a criminal case can be as sweet as a pastry! In the case of Miles Evora, that was exactly what happened. Evora was wrongfully arrested in a routine traffic stop after two deputies claimed he had illegal substances in his vehicle. After waiting a long period for test results, it turned out that it was …
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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.
