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September 10, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Obscenity is a term whose definition changes and fluctuates with the times. In decades past, the shirtless or sports-bra-wearing models posing in the front of grocery store fitness magazines could have been deemed obscene. The litmus test for obscenity generally follows the culture that the materials are found in. A struggle has always existed between the desire to keep a …

September 10, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

There are many reasons why police officers may confiscate, obtain, seize, or otherwise collect someone’s property during the course of a criminal investigation and proceeding. But, once the case is over, who gets to keep the property? Does law enforcement have a duty to return seized property? In this blog post, we will cover all the necessary details regarding law …

September 8, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

With fall right around the corner, one of the nation’s spookiest and most beloved holidays is upon us – Halloween. While the end of October brings about cute costumes and young trick-or-treaters, there is inevitably a dark side to the day. Criminal activity can spike during the holiday season. Northeastern Professor James Alan Fox claimed that from 2006 to 2009, …

September 8, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

I scream, you scream, we all scream for more knowledge on the arson statute in Florida! Arson charges are often complex and taken very seriously in the state of Florida. Whether the incident happened with purpose or resulted from boredom, damaging a dwelling or structure from fire or an explosion can lead to an arson charge. A recent case in …

September 8, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Football season is about to begin which means many people across the United States are starting to draft their fantasy football teams. Aside from fantasy football, many Americans enjoy betting on various sports, either online or in person. But is sports betting legal in Florida? If not, what penalties are associated with illegal sports betting? We’ll cover everything you need …

September 8, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Graffiti is a form of art that is usually tied to societal or political messaging and shown in public places like on the sides of buildings, under bridges, on walls, or inside abandoned structures. The term graffiti originates as a reference to ancient inscriptions on the walls of ancient structures and ruins. The graffiti in these times consisted of words …

September 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Sometimes, when a suspect is arrested and charged with a criminal offense, they have no idea what is actually going on. This can be due to a mental illness, mental defect, or other types of infirmity that result in the individual being incapable of understanding the nature of the charges against them. This can lead to the criminal defendant being …

September 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

A lesser-included offense refers to a criminal offense that has elements which are completely contained in another, more serious, criminal offense. It can also be referred to as another criminal law term – a necessarily included offense. It describes a phenomenon with lesser-included offenses where it is not possible to commit the more serious criminal offense without committing the lesser …

September 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

After George Floyd died in 2020, there was national outrage that took to the streets in month-long protests. One of the responses during these protests was to deface or destroy Confederate monuments across the U.S. that many claimed represented racist ideologies. In April 2021, Florida’s governor decided to pass a new law that would protect these controversial monuments, and potentially …