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October 9, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Rachel’s Background   Rachel Hoffman was a 23-year-old Florida State University graduate living in Tallahassee, Florida, with hopes of attending cooking school in Arizona. Police arrived at her apartment after her neighbors reported smelling marijuana and voiced their suspicion that drugs were being sold from the home. Police seized more than five ounces of marijuana as well as valium and …

October 7, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

What Does the Statute Say?  If you are a dog owner in Florida, it is imperative you are aware of the serious legal repercussions that can occur if your dog bites someone else. The laws pertaining to dog bites are codified in Section 767.04 of the Florida Statutes and states: “The owner of any dog that bites any person while …

October 7, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College, College Student Disciplinary Hearing, Criminal Defense Social Share

It’s that time of year again. School is back in session, and freshly graduated high school students walk onto their new university campus bright-eyed and ready for a new adventure. The first few weeks include a plethora of welcoming parties, group get togethers, and events to get students comfortable and situated. It probably takes about a week to meet your …

October 7, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

It’s no shock that Florida’s warm weather, beautiful beaches, amusement parks, and other vibrant attractions make it one of the nation’s leading vacation destinations. In fact, the state attracted nearly 87 million tourists in 2020. Although this number is low compared to the 131 million that flocked to Florida in 2019, the fact the state was still able to garnish …

October 7, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

On September 13, State Representative Scott Plakon filed HB 95 which revises elements that constitute capital offense of first-degree murder, defines “substantial factor,” and prohibits specified activities involving controlled substances within 1,000 feet of mental health facilities. An identical measure, SB 190, was filed the following day by Senator Jason Brodeur. What Would These Bills Do? First, the bills would …

October 7, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

What is Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law? HB 73, called “The Self-Defense Restoration Act,” entered the Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee on September 17th. This bill was introduced by civil rights attorney and State Representative Michele Rayner and would alter Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law. The law, codified in Section 776.013 of the Florida Statutes, answers the question of …

October 7, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

On September 26, Mei Cheung, a Palm Beach County woman was arrested for igniting and throwing firebombs at a Buddhist temple. Video surveillance on the property revealed she was throwing the firebombs, also often referred to as “Molotov cocktails” over the gate towards the temple, as well as placing a firebomb in a mailbox on the property. She fled the …

October 6, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

What appears to be a huge success for authorities in catching child predators also highlights the ongoing issue in the state of Florida. There have been several undercover busts already this year from police departments across the state. The most recent example is Polk County Sheriff’s Office seventeen arrests that had been made in Orlando, Florida after instilling an undercover …

October 4, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

It’s no secret that smoking is bad for your health. When e-cigarettes were introduced several years ago, it seemed like a positive way for smoking addicts to work towards quitting altogether. Then the vapes came along and became wildly popular. The virality of vapes exploded across the United States, especially with adolescents and young adults. It became the ‘cool thing’ …