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Instagram Announces New Measures to Combat Sextortion
May 2, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes, Social Media Social Share
Just weeks after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 3 to prevent certain minors from obtaining social media accounts, the platform Instagram has announced new methods and tools being used to combat online predators. Since the measures under HB 3 won’t go into effect until January of next year, Instagram’s steps in preventing online sextortion will apply to minors in …
Read MoreTampa Woman Charged with Lewd or Lascivious Molestation for Posing as Teenager
May 2, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share
Law enforcement in Tampa have arrested a young woman on two separate occasions after reports of alleged sexual misconduct with minors. The 22-year-old is being accused of posing as a teenager online to engage in sexual relations with young teenage boys, which includes video evidence. This page will provide the case details and information pertaining to the relative charges against …
Read MoreSeminole County Sheriffs Arrest Two Students for Trespassing and Disturbing the Peace
May 2, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College, Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
After a trespassing incident led to the lockdown of a Florida high school, law enforcement is working on ways to prevent the unlawful acts of entering school grounds without permission. Although the two defendants were students at a different local school, they have since been arrested and charged with two separate crimes. This page will provide the case details and …
Read MoreUF Student Confesses to Stabbing his Mother to Death
May 2, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College, Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share
Law enforcement in Polk County is trying to make sense of a targeted murder of a Florida college student’s mother. After confessing to stabbing his mother over 70 times, the medical student is facing charges of first-degree murder after claiming his motivation was due to her annoying him. This page will provide the case details so far, as well as …
Read MoreMother Arrested for Threatening Daughter’s Classmate Over TikTok
May 2, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Social Media Social Share
Despite the recent legal changes over minors’ use of social media, young children are still able to use sites like TikTok until the law goes into effect later this year. One of the consequences of this is potential crimes being committed against children online. In one recent case out of Florida, the parent of a middle schooler has been arrested …
Read MoreCriminal Allegations Against Sean “Diddy” Combs
May 2, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share
What started with one lawsuit in November of 2023 has led to a lengthy list of criminal allegations against hip-hop music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs. Now facing accusations stemming from six separate lawsuits, the music mogul is being accused of sexual assault, physical abuse, and sex trafficking. The Federal Government recently intervened when agents with the Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) …
Read MoreDeSantis Signs Bill to Provide Fentanyl Protections to First Responders
May 2, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share
Two new pieces of Florida legislation have been signed into law this week. SB 718 and SB 66 are both related to drug crimes, specifically those including the presence of fentanyl. Based on the findings by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, along with reports from law enforcement agencies, emergency medical employees and police agents who respond to calls of fentanyl possession …
Read MoreLCSO Parent Learns the Hard Way to Leave the Weapons at Home
May 2, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
Florida is known for its less restrictive laws on weapon and firearm possession. In a landmark signing by Gov. DeSantis in April 2023, the previous requirement of first obtaining a valid concealed carry permit was no longer required to Florida citizens who wished to possess a concealed weapon or gun. However, it’s important to stress that the amendments made under …
Read MoreFive Arrested in Organized Retail Theft Ring
May 2, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share
The state of Florida has made it clear in recent years that organized theft rings are an issue among various merchandisers. After addressing the national issue with retail theft, Attorney General Ashley Moody pushed for harsher criminal penalties for individuals involved in organized theft groups. Since signed into law, the retail theft task force has been diligent in seeking out …
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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.
