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July 17, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

Drunk driving with a child in the car is a grave offense that jeopardizes not only the safety of the driver but also the well-being of an innocent child and the other drivers on the road. Florida takes any DUI offense seriously, with enhanced penalties in place to protect vulnerable passengers. For any person facing charges for DUI with a …

July 17, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Threatening to harm or kill another person is taken very seriously in Florida and can result in harsh criminal penalties. Even if you have already been convicted of a crime, you can receive additional sentencing for threatening a legal official such as a judge. In a recent Florida case, a man serving time for a drug trafficking sentence has just …

July 17, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

During the discovery phase of a criminal case, both the State and the defense have an obligation to disclose relevant information and evidence to each other. This sharing of information promotes fairness and allows both parties to adequately prepare for trial. If there is reason to believe that an opposing party has failed to comply with their discovery obligations or …

July 17, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

A man in Tallahassee has just been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a vehicular homicide case. The defendant was not operating a typical passenger motor vehicle, but instead an ATV. This case highlights that a person can be charged with vehicular manslaughter even if the method of transportation was not a standard motor vehicle. This page will provide …

July 17, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Law enforcement and the State Attorney’s Office are reviewing case details from a double shooting at a Tallahassee McDonald’s to determine if a 16-year-old suspect will be protected under Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law from defending himself from another shooter. This page will provide the case details along with its relative charges, importance of criminal defense for juveniles, and explain …

July 17, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share

Florida takes a harsh stance against controlled substances. Those involved in the sale or distribution of unlawful substances may face prosecution in both State and Federal court for drug trafficking. The following lists two recent drug busts in Tallahassee along with relative information on drug trafficking in Florida. Case Details Operation Agua Azul – The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has …

July 17, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses Social Share

A recent report released by Florida’s Department of Juvenile Justice has caused additional backlash against the Orange and Osceola County’s State Attorney’s Office. The report highlights the percentage of juvenile cases which are not prosecuted or dropped. While juveniles are usually given more lenient consequences for crimes, the high percentage of juveniles who are not prosecuted for violent crimes has …

July 17, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

A Florida man recently received the maximum sentence after pursuing the first-ever texting and driving case that went to trial in Florida. The Florida man convicted of vehicular homicide was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of the deadly crash that resulted in the loss of a family’s young son. This article will provide the case details …

June 9, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

A previous blog post covered the details of a 14-year-old defendant, Aiden Fucci, who was charged as an adult with first-degree murder. The charges arose after law enforcement discovered the gruesome death of a 13-year-old girl named Tristyn Bailey. Fucci allegedly stabbed the young girl 114 times. Fucci’s mother, Crystal Lane Smith, was also charged in connection with the murder. …