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October 15, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

On October 1, legislation went into effect in Florida to create criminal penalties for accessing another person’s DNA without their consent. Ultimately, the law provides protective measures to ensure that people’s genetic information is protected. SB 1140 & HB 833 Specifically, SB 1140, also called the Protecting DNA Privacy Act, was a measure backed by Senator Ray Rodrigues. The matching …

October 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

The Challenge On October 6, 2021, the First District Court of Appeal decided the case of Wilson v. Florida. This case went on appeal arising out of the Circuit Court for Alachua County. Samuel Brian Wilson, the Appellant, challenged an order awarding restitution to the victim of the drunk driving accident he had caused. The Appellant argued that the restitution …

October 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The Disturbing Facts of the Case This past March, 40-year-old Prentiss Madden, a veterinarian in Aventura, Florida, was arrested and later charged with child pornography and animal cruelty charges. Madden was a well-known and highly respected veterinarian in the area and, at the time of his arrest, served as the medical director of Caring Hands Animal Hospital in Aventura. Madden …

October 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Social Media Social Share

On October 1st, HB 921, centered around electronic crimes, went into effect. Ultimately, the bill expands Florida’s existing law that states threats posted online must be directly messaged in order for the threat to carry legal consequences. Now, threats made indirectly through social media posts or stories can be criminally sanctioned. Specifically, the bill amends Section 784.048 of the Florida …

October 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

This past May, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 7072 into law. This legislation aimed to bring big tech censorship, fueled by what conservatives deem a liberal agenda, to a halt. The bill bans social media platforms from suspending the accounts of politicians and allows politicians to sue tech companies who do. It also bans such platforms “from cutting off political …

October 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Yet another Florida man is released after serving time for a crime he didn’t commit. Robert DuBoise should be happy about the freedom from his extended stint in prison, but instead feels that he has a debt that needs to be paid. The blame of this debt is being placed on the police who were in charge of the investigation, …

October 12, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

A Rare Sentence On November 19, 2020, Marlin Joseph became the first person in Palm Beach County to be sentenced to death in 18 years. The case resulted in a wave of shock throughout the area, as prosecutors have sought to impose the death penalty 112 times since 2010, with Joseph being the only one sent to death row. Joseph, …

October 12, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Brief Summary On October 7, 2021, the Supreme Court of Florida reviewed Boston v. State. This case arose out of the First District Court of Appeal in 2020 and discussed the correct standard of Stand Your Ground Immunity under Section 776.032 of the Florida Statutes. The First District Court of Appeal concluded that a defendant convicted by a jury after …

October 9, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College, Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, Sex Crimes Social Share

What is GHB? GHB, scientifically known as gamma-hydroxybutyrate, is a depressant that affects the central nervous system. It is a common “date rape” or “club drug” used to cause symptoms like euphoria, increased sexual libido, decreased critical thinking, dizziness, loss of consciousness, and hallucinations to those who are drugged. While GHB is a chemical produced in the brain and other …