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May 10, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share

When a defendant is convicted of a criminal offense and sentenced to probation, it is ultimately the judge who decides on the rules and regulations of the probation term. In Florida, this can include visits with the probation officer and random drug testing. After a recent probation hearing in Florida, a Clearwater judge is now being criticized for not allowing …

May 10, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Last month, Florida eliminated the requirement of a permit when carrying a concealed weapon. That means starting July 1st, individuals cannot be arrested or prosecuted for not obtaining a permit or taking a firearms safety course. This has caused confusion over the remaining concealed carry cases in the State Attorney’s Offices across the State. This article will cover DeSantis signing …

May 10, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

We have previously covered the 2022 loud music law passed in Florida, which gives law enforcement the ability to ticket drivers for driving or sitting in their cars with too-loud music. The bill has been met with both backlash and confusion, as those who have been ticketed claim police do not have a sound-measuring device. In addition, a recent UF …

May 10, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Social Share

When a person in Florida is accused of turning violent towards another person, there are several criminal charges that they may face. For couples or family members, violence can typically lead to a domestic violence charge. According to the Department of Justice, domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship which is used by one partner to …

May 10, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Page Updated March 19, 2024 Nearly two decades after the gruesome “Xbox Killings,” the Deltona case began its retrial for two of the defendants. The 2004 murder case received mass attention due to its graphic context and seemingly odd motive. In 2023, the case was halted due to a new change in Florida’s death penalty statute. This page will provide …

May 5, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

During his visit to the Museum of Tolerance in Israel, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law to prohibit the concerning rise of antisemitism in Florida. HB 269 is titled “Public Nuisances,” and creates both a misdemeanor and felony charge for those who attempt to harass individuals based on their ethnicity or religion. While HB 269 passed unanimously throughout Florida …

May 5, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Two years after a mother tragically lost her two sons in an act of domestic violence, Florida Legislature is on its way to passing a new law that would prohibit the autopsy report of a minor to be released to the public. This article will define an autopsy and its use, explain Florida’s current public record and autopsy laws, and …

May 3, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Amendment 4 advocate Sheena Meade, along with a multi-state coalition, was awarded a $75 million grant to help advance policies to wipe the criminal records of eligible persons who have completed their sentence. Meade’s husband helped organize the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, which organized Amendment 4 and its passing. Two years later, Sheena Meade joined the Clean Slate Initiative. “Amendment …

May 3, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Three decades after Marlene Warren was shot by a “killer clown” with balloons and carnations, the case is finally ending with the defendant pleading guilty. Sheila Keen-Warren, 59, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for allegedly killing her husband’s first wife. Keen-Warren was originally arrested and charged with first-degree murder in 2017 but has had her trial postponed multiple times due …