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September 11, 2026 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

Florida’s 3rd District Court of Appeal ruled that a defendant was impermissibly entrapped when he was repeatedly contacted by police informants in an effort to get him to sell marijuana – even after he repeatedly told them “no.” How does this apply to entrapment arguments in 2026? CASE: Marrero v. State, 493 So.2d 463 (Fla. 3d DCA 1983) Charge(s): Marijuana …

September 11, 2026 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Florida’s 2nd District Court of Appeal reversed a trial judge’s issuance of a stalking injunction, as it was shown that the appellant did not cause substantial emotional distress to the appellee – even though his conduct was far from ideal. CASE: Jones v. Jackson, 67 So.3d 1203 (Fla. 2d DCA 2011) Charge(s): Stalking Injunction Outcome: Injunction TOSSED OUT, as there …

September 11, 2026 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Florida’s 1st District Court of Appeal REVERSED an injunction a husband successfully obtained against his ex-wife for stalking after finding her communications had a legitimate purpose (were not solely to harass the ex-husband). However, one 1st DCA judge dissented. CASE: Hart v. Griffis, 288 So.3d 770 (Fla. 1st DCA 2020) Charge(s): Stalking Injunction Outcome: Injunction SET ASIDE, as the respondent’s …

September 11, 2026 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Florida’s 1st District Court of Appeal dissolved a stalking injunction entered by a lower court judge after finding the petitioner did not have an objectively reasonable fear of the respondent. However, one 1st DCA judge disagreed. CASE: Hobbs v. Hobbs, 290 So.3d 1092 (Fla. 1st DCA 2020) Charge(s): Stalking Injunction Outcome: Injunction SET ASIDE, as the petitioner did not establish …

September 11, 2026 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Florida’s 1st District Court of Appeal ruled that a stalking injunction could not be issued after a couple produced insufficient evidence as a matter of law that they were stalked. CASE: Heule v. Humphrey, 426 So.3d 572 (Fla. 1st DCA 2025) Charge(s): Stalking Injunction Outcome: Injunction TOSSED OUT, as there was insufficient evidence that the respondent was engaged in activity …

September 11, 2026 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Florida’s 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled that the petitioner in the case was NOT stalked by her affair partner’s wife as a matter of law, requiring the injunction she obtained against the wife to be dissolved. CASE: Leach v. Kearsey, 162 So.3d 1104 (Fla. 2d DCA 2015) Charge(s): Stalking Injunction Outcome: Injunction DISSOLVED, as the petitioner did not show …

September 11, 2026 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Florida’s 1st District Court of Appeal set aside a stalking injunction sought by a family against a neighboring family, finding that although the respondents’ conduct was objectionable, it was not likely to cause the petitioners substantial emotional distress. CASE: Brennan v. Syfrett, 369 So.3d 320 (Fla. 1st DCA 2023) Charge(s): Stalking Injunction Outcome: Injunction SET ASIDE, as the respondents’ conduct …

August 20, 2026 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College, College Student Disciplinary Hearing, Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

If someone is accused of Title IX violation at a Florida college or university, this can be a VERY difficult and confusing experience. This page will address frequently asked questions about what Title IX is, when it applies, and next steps to take if someone is accused of sexual assault and/or sexual harassment in violation of Title IX of the …

June 18, 2026 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Florida’s 4th District Court of Appeal ruled that an 18-year-old in South Florida was wrongly prosecuted for carrying a concealed firearm, as Florida’s law requiring that residents be at least 21 to carry concealed VIOLATES the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. CASE: Eubanks v. State, 2026 WL 1740598 (Fla. 4th DCA 2026) Charge(s): Unlawful Concealed Carry of a Firearm …