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July 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

When a criminal offense has been committed, the first person to get in trouble with authorities is the suspected person who acted out the crime. However, what happens to the others involved? Even if you are not the person who has committed the crime yourself, you can still get in trouble with the law for helping out the accused person. …

July 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

A family of four has been accused of brutally beating a man nearly to death, and causing him to go almost completely blind. The 31-year-old victim is hiding his identity with the protection of Marsy’s Law, but has decided to press charges six months after the attack. The case is being considered a hate crime by the police, since the …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Violent Crimes Social Share

A missing person case in Pompano Beach has quickly escalated into a presumed homicide. All signs are pointing at the missing woman’s husband, who lied to the police and never reported his partner missing. Although the police have reported finding incriminating evidence that hints at the woman’s death caused by foul play, they have still not yet found the body. …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

The topic of sexual abuse on a child is extremely difficult, and complicated in the legal world. Child sexual abuse has several different definitions, and there are also various criminal charges an individual can face if they have abused a minor in a sexual way. It is important to understand the differences when it comes to various types of sexual …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

Robert Earles Hayes, 58, was acquitted of the murder of Pamela Albertson in 1990. After an issue with the DNA evidence, the Supreme Court reversed his original conviction and Hayes received his aquattial in the second trial. However 25 years later, in an effort to attempt to get Hayes acquitted from another murder case, the Innocence Project of New York …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI, Violent Crimes Social Share

DUI manslaughter is a very serious criminal charge in the state of Florida. A regular DUI is when a person is driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The charge gets escalated to DUI manslaughter if the individual’s reckless driving resulted in a crash, which then resulted in the death of another human or unborn child. If a …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Whenever driving a motor vehicle, the driver must always carry a valid driver’s license in their possession. There are set rules and regulations for an individual receiving their driver’s license to ensure the safety of the roads. So what happens if you get pulled over by the police and don’t have a valid license? For minors that only hold a …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

If there was an accusation of sexual battery or rape, law enforcement is required to investigate for potential evidence. In some cases, victims of sexual battery will immediately call the police, and get a sexual battery forensic exam. However, this is not always the case. There are instances in which the only evidence is the victim’s statement. Sexual battery is …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

After a case was considered cold for over two decades, a guilty verdict has finally been reached. With the evidence including a palm print and matching DNA, Antonio Rivers, 41, has been convicted of a charge of sexual battery with a weapon and armed trespassing. The defense team put up a fight, claiming that there were several issues with the …