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March 20, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Social Media, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Federal prosecutors have secured the conviction of a Chicago-based man accused of a phishing scheme that targeted over seven hundred women. After using the social media platform Snapchat to target college-aged women, the suspect would use their personal information, even obtaining private nude images from the accounts. This page will provide the case details, along with information pertaining to phishing …

March 20, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College, College Student Disciplinary Hearing, Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

A recent video of University of Miami (UM) students has gone viral after depicting an alleged hazing incident. The video took place on UM’s campus and showed several students chugging milk and then spitting it back up onto another student in the trash can. While not technically a violent incident, the conduct is still being investigated by the university as …

March 20, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The Florida Senate has voted in favor of new legislation that would lower the period a person previously convicted of a nonviolent crime is required to wait before being eligible for the proper licensing to practice as a barber or cosmetologist. If the proposed bill passes into law, it will mean a person with a nonviolent conviction that took place …

March 20, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Each year when the month of March rolls in, Florida prepares for the onslaught of Spring Breakers who flock to its various beaches. We’ve previously covered the impact of drinking, drugs, and the deadly partying that often coincides with Spring Break in the Sunshine State. As major Spring Break spots like Miami get ready for the upcoming weeks, they have …

March 20, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Between 1980 to 2016, the United States has experienced around 242,000 homicides that have remained unsolved. That means around 40% of murders that take place in the nation go unsolved, which is bleak considering both public safety and criminal justice for the victim and their family. Luckily, law enforcement can create specialized units to reanalyze and investigate old criminal cases …

March 19, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

Psilocybin is a form of a psychedelic, which is considered a drug that is known for its ability to alter perception, cognition, and mood. The classic forms of psychedelics include lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin, mescaline, and psilocin (the active metabolite of psilocybin). Psilocybin mushrooms, shrooms, or “Magic Mushrooms” are certain types of fresh or dried mushrooms that are found …

March 19, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share

Attempting to sell controlled substances can result in serious legal implications—especially when the potential clients are undercover police officers. A recent case from Walton County showed the rising increase in cases involving psilocybin or “magic mushrooms” after an Uber driver was alleged to have sold them hallucinogens while driving them to an annual Narcotics Officers event. This blog post will …

March 19, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

A bill recently introduced to Florida legislators could change the requirements for detaining a defendant until their trial. The Senate bill would allow hearsay statements from an alleged victim when a judge is determining whether a defendant should be released or detained until their trial. This page will cover the details of the bill and what will change in terms …

March 19, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses, Social Media Social Share

Page Updated April 30, 2024 A potential Florida bill has just one more stop before it legally prohibits minors from certain social media platforms. Referred to as HB 1, the initial proposed legislation passed in both the House and the Senate, meaning it only needed to be signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis before codified into law. The bill is …