Update: In 2023, Appeals Court Rejects Federal Gun Ban for Marijuana Consumers 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. The technical term for a dispensary shop is Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC). There are currently over 400 open dispensaries …
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 …
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 …
**Disclaimer** This article is intended for informational purposes only. Pumphrey Law does not currently assist with removal from the Sex Offender Registry, nor advise on travel restrictions for those on the registry. 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 …
You may think being under 21 and having a fake ID is just a rite of passage; we all did it, right? Wrong, in the State of Florida unauthorized possession of and other unlawful acts in relation to driver license or identification cards can be punishable under Sections 322.212 and 322.32, Florida Statutes. Fake IDs include any identification that has …
A Guide to Diversion through Community Service/County Work Program So, you’ve been arrested for a charge that will qualify you for state attorney diversion work program/community service, and you’re wondering what happens next. Well, fortunately for you, Pumphrey Law is here to assist and hopefully the process outlined below will help you navigate the process for diversion in Leon County. …
The FBI and Apple famously squared off when the FBI argued that the All Writs Act of 1789 entitled them to solicit Apple’s assistance in unlocking a potential terrorist’s iPhone.[1] The FBI knew they would be able to use a computer to guess the pin in about 26 minutes, but needed Apple to turn off the phone’s setting that only allowed …
How to withdraw a capias in Florida? This is not a question many people have to deal with on a daily basis unless you are a criminal defense attorney or someone in the criminal justice system. In previous blog posts I have defined what a Capias actually is and what it is used for by the prosecutor and/or the judge here …
What is a capias in Florida? A capias is a court order directing the arrest of a person/defendant. In layman terms, a capias is a tool utilized by the court to have a person physically arrested, detained, and brought before the court. If a court deems the issuance of a capias is needed, the court will direct the Clerk of …
Attorney Don Pumphrey, Jr. is a former prosecutor, former law enforcement officer, and a successful and experienced criminal defense attorney. Don has achieved over 100 not guilty verdicts at trial and over 2,000 dismissals.