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September 21, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

What is the Act?  In June of this year, Florida’s Child Safety Alarm Act was signed into law in the hopes of preventing hot car deaths in vehicles operated by daycare facilities . This act was implemented into Section 402.305 of the Florida Statutes, and requires that by January 1, 2022, vehicles used by child care facilities and large family …

September 18, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

Florida resident and Youtuber Gabby Petito, 22, has been reported as missing by the Suffolk County Police Department. Her parents went to the police in a panic on September 11 around 7:00 pm, after she had not returned home from a trip. She was last seen with her fiancé on an extended road trip. They had recently bought a campervan …

September 18, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

In many cases, if you have been charged with a crime that is not a felony offense you can be released after paying a cash bail. But what happens if the price of bail is set too high? Dealing with the consequences of being charged with a crime is already an extreme burden. Putting a price tag on your freedom …

September 17, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Law enforcement officers in Florida can justify a traffic stop if they observe the motorist driving while their vehicle has some sort of unsafe condition. But does just a cracked windshield give officers the right to pull you over? How about the right to search your car? In this blog post, we will explore the legal implications of a cracked …

September 17, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Overview In 2015, Appellant Whatdly Petit was found to have shot a nightclub patron beyond a reasonable doubt, securing his conviction of first-degree murder and resulting in a life sentence. He recently appealed his sentence to the Fourth District Court of Appeals, raising five issues and arguing that the trial court either abused its discretion or reversibly committed an error. …

September 17, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Sex Crimes Social Share

This blog post is intended purely for informational purposes, the legal team at Pumphrey Law Firm does not currently assist in Jimmy Ryce hearings* What is the Jimmy Ryce Act? The Jimmy Ryce Act centers around the involuntary civil commitment of sexually violent offenders. The act is codified in Sections 394.910-394.932 of the Florida Statutes. The legislature recognized that the …

September 15, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share

What is Fentanyl? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse , Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a Schedule II prescription drug often used to treat patients with severe pain or manage the pain after surgery. In the past, fentanyl was commonly added to …

September 15, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

The Horrific Crime On August 26, 2011, Amanda Plasse, a 20-year old who was described as an outgoing free spirit, was found stabbed to death in her Chicopee, Massachusetts apartment. Detectives described her killing as very violent and potentially a crime of passion, although there was no signs forced entry into her apartment. Initial suspects close to Amanda were ruled …

September 15, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

A bill that has been seen as controversial from the start has been put to a halt. Florida Governor DeSantis signed a bill that was supposed to act as an extension of the state’s Stand Your Ground law. The bill was pushed after an increase of protests starting from the 2020 Black Lives Matter Movement. DeSantis signed off on a …