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February 28, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

What Laws Apply on International Waters? A Look into the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act Many people assume that when you’re on international waters, U.S. laws no longer apply. While this can be the case for activities such as gambling cruises and duty-free goods, it is not always the case. Drug smuggling is a serious offense in the United States, …

February 24, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Florida’s Anonymous Crime Tip Line – The Success That Spread Across the Country Florida’s anonymous tip line went into effect on October 1, 2020, with the goal of avoiding confusion between the multiple Crimeline and Crimestoppers hotlines that operate throughout the state. The line has seen such success that it is now being implemented nationally. Ashley Moody, Florida’s Attorney General …

February 24, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Alibis are one of the most commonly known defenses in criminal law. Often appearing on movies and television shows, the alibi defense generally consists of a suspect proving that they could not have committed the crime they are accused of because they were not in the area at the time the crime was allegedly committed. But a lot more goes …

February 24, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Florida started a campaign to overhaul the oft-delayed DNA testing process. From 2016 to 2019, the state prioritized logging and processing thousands of sexual assault kits, kits that usually have high wait times (anywhere from weeks to months after the kit is completed). The reason for this sudden change in handling sexual assault kits? A directive from the Florida Legislature …

February 24, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

Drug possession charges can bear very severe consequences. Often, these consequences include fines, jail time, and probation. Not to mention the collateral consequences that can come from drug convictions, like difficulty finding a job, housing, or receiving public benefits. Luckily, many defenses are available to combat drug charges. One of the defenses is commonly referred to as “legal disposal.” What …

February 24, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

Scooters, mopeds, and motorbikes (motorized bicycles) fall into a class all their own under Florida law. They are not treated the same as motorcycles or cars, leaving many operators of such vehicles lost when it comes to complying with Florida law. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the legal issues surrounding scooters, mopeds, or motorbikes to ensure that …

February 24, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Earlier this month, Kyong Moulton, a sixty-six-year-old woman living in Palm Bay, was accused of stabbing two of her neighbors and pushing their elderly mother to the ground. The case has made headlines throughout Florida and across the nation, leaving us to wonder what could have happened between these neighbors for the notorious “Florida Woman” to garnish such significant attention …

February 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Florida does not take sexual assault allegations lightly. In fact, sex crimes may receive some of the harshest penalties in the state of Florida. Sexual battery is the legal term for rape, and depending on the circumstances surrounding the offense, can result in different legal repercussions. The physical state of the alleged victim is one of the circumstances the court …

February 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

A new bill has been proposed in Florida that could potentially make it possible—and much easier—to charge drug dealers with first-degree murder. The bill specifically covers the distribution of methamphetamine, and the penalties would result in extremely strict outcomes, such as life in prison or even the death penalty. Florida Statute Section 782.04 covers murder, which is the unlawful killing …