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June 30, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

In Florida, hearsay is defined as an out of court statement offered in court to prove the truth of the matter asserted in the statement. It is generally inadmissible, unless it falls under one of Florida law’s designated hearsay exceptions under Fla. Stat. Section 90.803 or 90.804. However, not every out of court statement will necessarily be considered inadmissible hearsay …

June 30, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

In Florida, online solicitation of a minor or someone believed to be a minor (such as an undercover officer) for sexual activity is a very serious felony offense. Online solicitation of a minor is a third-degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison, 5 years probation, and a $5,000 fine. When someone is charged with online solicitation of …

June 30, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

In Florida, someone who is taken into custody by law enforcement must be read a Miranda warning (their Miranda rights) before they are subject to interrogative questioning. A Miranda warning notifies someone of the following: Their right to remain silent Their right to an attorney, including the right to have an attorney present during questioning The fact that anything they …

June 25, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida, vessel homicide is a very serious criminal offense. Unlike many other forms of homicide, vessel homicide does not require someone to have intended to kill the victim for that person to be convicted. But if someone is charged with vessel homicide, what are the potential criminal and financial penalties they may face? This article will answer this question, …

June 25, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Florida’s 10-20-Life law is one of the most significant pieces of legislation in the state relating to the use of firearms. It is also one of the most frequently understood. For many felonies involving the use of a firearm, the 10-20-Life law (Fla. Stat. 775.087) provides: If a firearm is displayed but not discharged, the defendant faces a mandatory minimum …

June 25, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Florida’s “10-20-Life” law is one of the state’s most significant laws in terms of punishing crime involving firearms. If someone commits a felony while using a firearm, and the use of a firearm is not an element of that underlying felony, Florida’s 10-20-Life law creates a system of mandatory minimum sentences based on how the firearm was used.  This article …

June 25, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Violent Crimes Social Share

Florida’s “10-20-Life” law is one of the state’s most widely-discussed statutes. It plays a significant role in sentencing at criminal trials if someone is found guilty of committing a felony involving a firearm, and the use of a firearm is not an essential element of that felony. But what does the 10-20-Life law actually say? This article will discuss the …

June 25, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

In Florida, hearsay is defined as an out of court statement offered in court to prove the truth of the matter asserted in the statement. Although hearsay is generally inadmissible in court, various “exceptions” to this rule exist. One of these is the business records exception. But what is the business records exception? This blog will provide an overview of …

June 25, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

In Florida, possession of child pornography is a very serious felony offense. It is generally considered a third-degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine per image or exhibit. However, some cases may involve charges of aggravated possession – a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. …