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September 17, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Law enforcement officers in Florida can justify a traffic stop if they observe the motorist driving while their vehicle has some sort of unsafe condition. But does just a cracked windshield give officers the right to pull you over? How about the right to search your car? In this blog post, we will explore the legal implications of a cracked …

September 17, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Overview In 2015, Appellant Whatdly Petit was found to have shot a nightclub patron beyond a reasonable doubt, securing his conviction of first-degree murder and resulting in a life sentence. He recently appealed his sentence to the Fourth District Court of Appeals, raising five issues and arguing that the trial court either abused its discretion or reversibly committed an error. …

September 17, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Sex Crimes Social Share

This blog post is intended purely for informational purposes, the legal team at Pumphrey Law Firm does not currently assist in Jimmy Ryce hearings* What is the Jimmy Ryce Act? The Jimmy Ryce Act centers around the involuntary civil commitment of sexually violent offenders. The act is codified in Sections 394.910-394.932 of the Florida Statutes. The legislature recognized that the …

September 15, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share

What is Fentanyl? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse , Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a Schedule II prescription drug often used to treat patients with severe pain or manage the pain after surgery. In the past, fentanyl was commonly added to …

September 15, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

The Horrific Crime On August 26, 2011, Amanda Plasse, a 20-year old who was described as an outgoing free spirit, was found stabbed to death in her Chicopee, Massachusetts apartment. Detectives described her killing as very violent and potentially a crime of passion, although there was no signs forced entry into her apartment. Initial suspects close to Amanda were ruled …

September 15, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

A bill that has been seen as controversial from the start has been put to a halt. Florida Governor DeSantis signed a bill that was supposed to act as an extension of the state’s Stand Your Ground law. The bill was pushed after an increase of protests starting from the 2020 Black Lives Matter Movement. DeSantis signed off on a …

September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Under Florida Law, it is a crime to shoot into or throw deadly missiles into dwellings, public or private buildings, occupied or not, aircrafts, vessels, buses, railroad cars, streetcars, or other vehicles. Pursuant to Florida Statute 790.19, “whoever, wantonly or maliciously, shoots at, within, or into, or throws any missile or hurls or projects a stone or other hard substance …

September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

In our world today, it has become second nature for us to grab our phones out of our back pocket when we see someone acting less than appropriate in public. As videos of “Karens” have overwhelmed the internet, many of whom say things like “you can’t record me!” to baffled onlookers, it is imperative to know when you can and …

September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

A lawsuit has recently been filed in the Broward Circuit City Court; an action taken by The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Why sue? This measure was taken by the ACLU in response to what they claim has been a failure of state and local officials to follow the 2018 Criminal Justice Data Transparency law (CJDT). The law imposed in …