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What the Jimmy Ryce Act Means for Those Convicted of Sex Crimes
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 …
Read MoreFlorida’s New Problem Fentanyl-Laced Marijuana
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 …
Read MoreAmanda’s Law & What it Means for First Responders if Passed
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 …
Read MoreResponse to Florida Anti-Riot Bill: Federal Judge Pushes Back
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 …
Read MoreShooting or Throwing Deadly Missiles in Florida
September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share
Under Florida Law, it is a crime to shoot into or throw deadly missiles into dwellings, public or private buildings, occupied or not, aircrafts, vessels, buses, railroad cars, streetcars, or other vehicles. Pursuant to Florida Statute 790.19, “whoever, wantonly or maliciously, shoots at, within, or into, or throws any missile or hurls or projects a stone or other hard substance …
Read MoreWant to Record a “Karen”? Know the Rules!
September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share
In our world today, it has become second nature for us to grab our phones out of our back pocket when we see someone acting less than appropriate in public. As videos of “Karens” have overwhelmed the internet, many of whom say things like “you can’t record me!” to baffled onlookers, it is imperative to know when you can and …
Read MoreACLU Sues Florida’s Criminal Justice System – Demands Data Transparency
September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
A lawsuit has recently been filed in the Broward Circuit City Court; an action taken by The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Why sue? This measure was taken by the ACLU in response to what they claim has been a failure of state and local officials to follow the 2018 Criminal Justice Data Transparency law (CJDT). The law imposed in …
Read MoreIssues with the Pasco County Focused Deterrence Program
September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
Pasco County and the Department of Justice Bureau – Issues with the Focused Deterrence Program The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is not seeing eye to eye with the Department of Justice regarding their program “Focused Deterrence”. The intelligence program is set to receive an intensive review by the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance—and they are asking for a …
Read MoreTampa Man Released from Prison After 31 Years of Wrongful Conviction
September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
The West Florida News recently covered a story on a Tampa man who has been given a second chance of freedom after serving over 30 years in jail. Tony G. Hopps is a 56-year-old man who was arrested 31 years ago for armed theft in South Tampa at the Tahitian Inn. After being convicted for a crime he did not …
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Attorney Don Pumphrey, Jr. is a former prosecutor, former law enforcement officer, and a successful and experienced criminal defense attorney. Don has achieved over 100 not guilty verdicts at trial and over 2,000 dismissals.
