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April 10, 2018 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College Student Disciplinary Hearing, Drunk Driving/DUI Binge Drinking, College Binge Drinking Social Share

How much is too much to drink? This is a question that plagues society, the news, and college campuses across the country. There is no one-size-fits-all definition of “too much” alcohol for any particular individual. There are clear cut costs to exceeding that amount though, for each group of 18-24-year-old college students, approximately 1825 will die from accidental alcohol-related deaths, …

January 22, 2018 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Florida Medical Marijuana Gun Rights, Guns, Medical Marijuana Social Share

In the state of Florida, you can legally own a gun, or semi-legally treat an illness using marijuana, but the harsh reality is that you can’t do both. As of the writing of this article there are already 21 dispensaries in the state of Florida, ready to fulfill medical marijuana orders.[1] Approximately 50,000 Floridians have signed up to take advantage …

January 18, 2018 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Drone Law, News & Announcements Drone Blog, Drone law Social Share

Drones, or Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA originally required that all sUAS pilots, whether flying as a hobbyist, or commercially, must register drones before they are flown in U.S. airspace. A U.S. district court struck down this requirement for any drone that is flown as a “model aircraft” in Taylor …

December 2, 2017 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Drone Law Drone law, Drone Regulations Social Share

Note: We have been contacted by readers that this article incorrectly states the registration requirement is mandatory. The phrase has been clarified within the article, but this was not what the article was stating, nor is it entirely correct. FAA registration of a UAS IS mandatary unless you qualify as a model aircraft, the Taylor decision this summer ruled that …

November 28, 2017 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College Student Disciplinary Hearing College Student, Student Defense, University hearing Social Share

Colleges and Universities look into student conduct violations, as well as other violations such as sexual assault (under a law called Title IX). These allegations may seem like they are less serious than a criminal investigation, but oftentimes they can be even more damaging. The first thing to do if you have been called in for a hearing is to …

November 27, 2017 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Sex Crimes Sexual Assault, Title IX Social Share

Accusations and Investigations into Sexual Assault are handled by Colleges and Universities according to something called Title IX.[1] Title IX mandates require all individuals to receive equal access to higher education, regardless of gender.[2] This requires public institutions to adequately address instances of sexual harassment or assault, in order to guarantee the alleged victims are allowed full access to their …

November 16, 2017 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Injunction Violation, Temporary Injuction, Trespass Warrant Social Share

An injunction (also known as a “restraining order”) for victims of dating, domestic, repeat and sexual violence is a court order that prevents the respondent from having any direct contact with the petitioner, and potentially their children under Florida law.    Injunctions whether they stem from a petition for injunction against domestic violence, petition for injunction against dating violence, or …

October 30, 2017 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Drone Law Drone law Social Share

Using a Drone for Commercial Purposes Drones, or Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) are able to take photographs and high definition video. Some are able to be outfitted with sensors and radar that can reconstruct a scene below for simulation or testing purposes. The current uses for sUASs are just the tip of the iceberg, and more innovative and profitable …

October 19, 2017 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drone Law Drone law Social Share

Congratulations! The world of drones is exciting, but the legal requirements to use them can be rough to navigate. First, you want to get that thing off the ground! Depending on the model there may be different safety requirements, make sure you read the owner’s manual and understand how to avoid any safety issues. One optional precaution is to purchase …

October 12, 2017 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Probation Violation, Sex Crimes Sex Crime, Sex Offender Social Share

What is the Florida Sex Offender Registry? The Florida Sex Offender Registry is compiled and managed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.[1] Individuals who have been convicted of certain crimes in Florida may be labeled a Sexual Offender,[2] or a Sexual Predator.[3] What is the difference between the designations? These two distinctions are very different, designation as a Sexual …