Pumphrey Law Blog

November 1, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

Every time you get behind the wheel of a vehicle, you are responsible for following the rules of the road. While states can have differences in their traffic laws, operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol remains illegal across all 50 states. We will cover two recent DUI cases around the U.S. and provide information on …

October 26, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Dressing up as something creepy and scary is not only legal—it’s encouraged on Halloween! The spookiest day of the year comes with fun costumes, parties, and lots of candy. However, those participating this Hallows eve should be wary of their fun, and what could get them in trouble with the law. Between viral creepy clowns, drug possession, and sex offenders, …

October 25, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The trial has begun for famous Florida rapper Spinabenz, who has been charged with possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. The prosecution is attempting to use the rapper’s own lyrics against him, claiming they match the alleged crimes committed. We will cover the details of the case, along with information on possession of a firearm by a convicted …

October 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

An alleged theft that took place in South Florida last week caused several schools to go into lockdown. Aside from parents and students scrambling to find safety during the lockdown, police were sent on a multi-hour foot chase of a man who was caught stealing from a local Target. We will cover the details of the case along with information …

October 21, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

There is a new update in a case relating to the Joel Greenberg case we have previously covered. One of Greenberg’s associates has agreed to plead guilty to five of the 41 charges against him, in exchange for cooperating with federal prosecutors. We will provide details of the case along with information on fraud charges in Florida. What was the …

October 21, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Beachgoers witnessed the unexpected when a couple not only brought a kitten onto the beach—but proceeded to abuse it by throwing it into the ocean. Witnesses called the authorities, which led to the couple’s arrest. We will provide details of the case along with information on battery against a police officer and animal cruelty charges in Florida. Details of the …

October 21, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Two girls were shot as a result of their fathers violent altercation on the highway. A five-year-old suffered a bullet wound to the calf, while the 14-year-old was shot in the back and suffered from a collapsed lung. We will provide details of the near-deadly road rage event, along with charges for attempted second-degree murder in Florida. What was the …

October 19, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Acting out in a hateful way towards another person or group of people is not only considered wrong, but it can also go against the law. In Florida, if a crime has been committed in which the defendant clearly acted out against a victim based on specific characteristics, their charges can be reclassified to a more severe charge. However, where …

October 19, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College, College Student Disciplinary Hearing, Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp) Florida Gamma chapter was established at the University of Miami in 1949. After 70 years of acting as an established Greek community, the fraternity has been shut down due to drugging allegations and a hate speech video that surfaced. Several students have come forward to report the alleged drugging that happened at one of the fraternity’s …