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April 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses Social Share

For generations, youngsters have been “ding dong ditching” their neighbors for a quick laugh. The term “ding dong ditching” is associated with the act of ringing someone’s doorbell and running away before the unsuspecting victim can answer the door. Although this prank is often played by children and teenagers who believe they are engaging in harmless fun, that fun can …

April 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Do you trust your friends? For most people – the answer is yes. Imagine you are 20 years old, hungover, on the couch and your friend asks to borrow your car, saying “I’m going to rob someone!” Thinking it’s a joke, or thinking it isn’t a joke and assuming they will stick to robbery, or maybe not even hearing the …

April 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

In February 2022, a chop shop in St. Lucie County made headlines when, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, stolen cars were being stripped for parts and sold, and vehicle identification numbers (VIN) were being cloned for other cars. Deputies stated the shop was just a piece of a much larger investigation, as some of the recovered cars …

April 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

A 2017 murder case in Lake County centered around defendant, William “Wild Bill” Roberts, has caused chaos and mayhem since it first made headlines. Accused of beating his girlfriend to death with a wooden handle in their camper, Roberts had evidence stacked against him. However, instead of trying to work with his appointed defense attorney, it appears that Roberts is …

April 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

After almost 30 years, the victim of cold case is finally getting justice – all thanks to a beer can. The 1990 murder of Lou Beauregard, 68, was closed after lack of evidence and issues involving a psychic in trying to solve the case years ago. However, after North Palm Beach police department organized a cold case team in 2018, …

April 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

On March 24th, 2022, Frank Quarles was found guilty of second-degree murder for a tragic crime that occurred in 2012. In the decade since the incident, the case has had a turbulent journey through the Palm Beach County court system – a journey that will be discussed and examined through this blog. What Happened? In 2017, Frank Quarles, who was …

April 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Regardless of where you are in the country, it is not uncommon to see litter lining the streets. Florida is no exception, so much so that trash has posed severe economic and environmental concerns. A prime example of this issue is Monarch Hill Energy Park, also known as Mount Trashmore, a landfill in Broward County that is over 20 stories …

April 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Although each criminal case is different from the next, one commonality among criminal cases is that they often involve the use of an expert witness. An expert witness will use their scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge to assist the trier of fact in reaching a decision. To read more about expert witnesses, as well as the other two kinds …

April 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

It’s important that people have ways to defend themselves. In a world where being in the wrong place at the wrong time could prove fatal, or someone enters your home unexpectedly, many Floridians are eager to have self-defense tools handy in order to ensure their safety. One of the most common self-defense tools is a stun gun or Taser. But …