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Author: Don Pumphrey, Jr.

Frequently Asked Questions About Attempted Second-Degree Murder in Florida

September 5, 2025 Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes

In Florida, attempted second-degree murder is an extremely serious criminal offense. Florida is one of the only U.S. states to have a law regarding attempted second-degree murder – so this naturally raises many questions about it. This blog will explore the answers to frequently asked questions about attempted second-degree murder (Fla. Stat. 782.04 and 777.04). #1 – What is attempted …

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Frequently Asked Questions About Traveling to Meet a Minor in Florida

September 5, 2025 Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

In Florida, traveling to meet a minor for the purpose of sexual activity (Fla. Stat. 847.0135(4)) is a very serious criminal offense. However, it is often misunderstood. This blog will answer all of the most frequently asked questions about the charge of traveling to meet a minor in Florida. #1 – What is “traveling to meet a minor?” Florida’s law …

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Answering Frequently Asked Questions About Aggravated Assault in Florida

September 5, 2025 Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes

In Florida, aggravated assault (Fla. Stat. 784.021) is a very serious offense. It is one of the most commonly charged felonies in the state, but is often poorly understood. This blog will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about aggravated assault in Florida. #1 – What is aggravated assault? Aggravated assault involves an unlawful threat of imminent violence, …

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Can Texting and Driving Lead to Vehicular Homicide Charges in Florida?

September 5, 2025 Criminal Defense, Social Media, Violent Crimes

In Florida, vehicular homicide is a very serious criminal offense. It is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. It becomes a first-degree felony (up to 30 years in prison and a $10,000 fine) if either of the following are true: The defendant failed to stop, give information to authorities, or render …

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Answering Frequently Asked Questions About Sexual Battery in Florida

September 5, 2025 Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

In Florida, sexual battery is an extremely serious criminal charge. If someone is involved in a Florida sexual battery case or is conducting research into the state’s sexual battery statute (Fla. Stat. 794.011), many “frequently asked questions” tend to be asked. This blog will answer those questions. #1 – What is sexual battery in Florida? Sexual battery is commonly referred …

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Answering Frequently Asked Questions About Vessel Homicide in Florida

September 5, 2025 Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes

In Florida, vessel homicide is an often misunderstood criminal defense. As a result, many questions often arise when someone is charged with vessel homicide in Florida, or when a person simply wants to learn more about the offense. This blog will answer ten of those frequently asked questions. #1 – What is vessel homicide in Florida? Vessel homicide occurs when …

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“Lack of Belief” Defense in Florida Traveling to Meet a Minor Cases

September 5, 2025 Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

In Florida, someone may be charged with traveling to meet a minor (Fla. Stat. 847.0135(4)) after being ensnared in a police sting. Traveling to meet a minor for the purpose of sexual activity in Florida is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Many defenses to this charge exist, such as entrapment …

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The DNA Abandonment Doctrine in Florida Criminal Cases

September 5, 2025 Criminal Defense

The abandonment doctrine allows law enforcement to test for someone’s DNA in an effort to match them to biological material found at a particular scene even without a warrant or consent. But when does this doctrine actually apply in Florida? The answer is – police may gather and test “abandoned” DNA if it is left behind in a place or …

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Hidden Bias in Florida Stand Your Ground: Physical vs. Mental Conditions

September 5, 2025 Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes

Florida’s Stand Your Ground law is one of the state’s most widely-known statutes. Under Fla. Stat. 776.012 and 776.032, someone may use or threaten to use force (including deadly force) if it is a reasonable and proportional response to defend themselves, others, or prevent commission of a forcible felony (e.g. aggravated battery, sexual battery, robbery). But there is a fascinating …

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