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September 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

A trial by jury is one of the most commonly known criminal constitutional rights. This right has been repeated in school, on television, in movies, and through the criminal justice system. While the right to a jury trial is sacred, it is not definite, and not guaranteed to every single criminal defendant. We will cover the Constitutional protections on jury …

September 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

In Florida, those who repeatedly violate the law can be exposed to enhanced sentences in order to reduce recidivism. Recidivism is the number of former prisoners who end up being rearrested for a similar offense. There are several provisions federally and within Florida that provide for increased penalties when a defendant has repeatedly committed serious offenses. This article will provide …

September 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

If you or a loved one is facing a possible prison sentence, a knowledgeable defense attorney may be able to assist if you qualify for a downward departure. When sentencing a felony defendant in circuit court, the judge must analyze the defendant’s criminal sentencing score sheet in order to figure out which sentence is appropriate. This sentencing score sheet is …

August 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses, News & Announcements Social Share

New reports released from the state’s grand jury have accused former police director Michael Edwards of manipulating and underreporting crimes on school grounds. Although the grand jury agreed that criminal misconduct took place within the department, a “legal quirk” has prevented them from charging Edwards with two felonies and one misdemeanor. The Office of Statewide Prosecution published a final report …

August 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

The internet has gone wild over a mug shot of a Florida man who was arrested after stabbing a man with a pair of scissors. However, this is not a typical stabbing—51-year-old Jonathan Dale Crenshaw has no arms. Although the case originally happened in 2018, the story went viral again after Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports posted a video on …

August 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share

The largest single wiretap investigation just busted a massive amount of drugs in Polk County. In total, 85 people were arrested, and the drugs recovered value to over $12 million. The investigation began in 2020 and has now successfully been solved with the help of both local and federal authorities. We will cover the details of the case and how …

August 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

It is not entirely uncommon for mistrials to happen in criminal cases. However, it is not so common for a mistrial to happen due to a text message. In a recent trial for a 2015 murder, a prosecutor’s text message resulted in the case’s second mistrial. Now the defense attorney is requesting that the case gets dismissed altogether. We will …

August 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

We’ve previously covered the details of former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg’s case, where he is facing criminal charges for sex trafficking, identity theft, stalking, wire fraud, and conspiracy to bribe a public official. Greenberg has come up once again for agreeing to help with a separate ongoing case. Multiple people are facing fraud charges for the 2020 Florida …

August 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Five years after Trevor Summers was accused of kidnapping and attempting to kill his wife, the trial is finally set to begin. In the time he has been in jail Summers has lost three different attorneys, requested to represent himself, and finally decided to seek out legal assistance right before the trial started Monday. Summers initially faced charges for conspiracy …