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August 28, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share

The legal confusion and misconceptions surrounding medical marijuana continues to puzzle Floridians. In one recent case, a Department of Corrections officer is taking matters to the Florida Supreme Court after getting fired for his prescribed use of medical marijuana for PTSD. The case brings up the ongoing issue of whether Floridians should be allowed to possess a firearm while they …

July 26, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

When a defendant is charged with a criminal offense, one way to resolve the case is through a plea bargain. A plea bargain is an agreement between the prosecutor and the defendant or defense team about the resolution of the criminal case. Plea agreements often contain a certain promise for both the charges listed for the conviction and the specific …

July 26, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share

A new agreement signed by the NBA Players Association and NBA league officials has removed cannabis from its list of banned substances. While random drug screenings may still occur for players, there will be limits to the specific punishments. The agreement comes after both the NFL and MLB have adopted similar agreements to become more lenient on marijuana use. This …

July 26, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

                  On February 23, 2022, a mother from Green Bay, Wisconsin made a horrific discovery when she found her son’s severed head sitting in a bucket in her basement. Taylor Schabusiness was later accused of murdering the young man, sexually assaulting his corpse, and then dismembering his body. After her arrest, Schabusiness …

July 26, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

Each summer the 4th of July rolls around with a day filled with celebration, fireworks, and honoring the nation. However, it is also one of the most dangerous days on the road for drunk driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were an estimated 1,460 drivers killed between 2017 to 2021 in motor vehicle accidents during …

July 26, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College, College Student Disciplinary Hearing, Criminal Defense Social Share

Florida State University (FSU) follows in accordance with the Title IX rule,  preventing them from discriminating against anyone based on sex or gender. Title IX also protects students, teachers, and other visitors on campus from any form of sexual harassment or violence. While Title IX is not necessarily a criminal offense, it can result in harsh consequences for the accused …

July 26, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

We previously covered the details surrounding the child pornography case of retired NFL quarterback Jon Kitna’s son, Jalen Kitna. The former UF athlete was arrested in November 2022 after being accused of possessing and distributing child pornography. The most recent update in the case comes from a plea hearing that took place last Wednesday. Kitna accepted a plea deal that …

July 25, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In a criminal investigation, law enforcement will search for specific pieces of evidence to tie the responsible person to the crime. Evidence is generally defined as the information or object that is admitted into court for the judge and jury to consider when hearing a case. One of the most persuasive forms of evidence is known as Forensic evidence. Thisis …

July 24, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

When a person is suspected of a crime, the prosecution team relies on the available evidence to obtain a conviction. As technology has continued to evolve, so has the need for ways to obtain, analyze, and document digital evidence. This page will provide information on the common types of digital evidence in criminal cases, the potential challenges they pose to …