Pumphrey Law Blog

April 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Not everyone is a perfect driver all the time. The state of Florida has specific traffic laws in place to ensure that there is safety on the roads. Police officers will often complete traffic stops for violations of traffic laws. If you have completed a traffic violation and get pulled over, it is important to know your rights. A police …

April 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In November 2021, Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) published a report to outline a five-year analysis of homicides in Leon County. This report is called Anatomy of a Homicide Report the first of its kind and is aimed to help stop violent crimes across the county. A team was assembled in April 2021 to review homicide reports from 2015-2020. The …

April 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

It is natural for parents to feel concerned about their children’s activities. This is intensified once kids reach the adolescent stage. Teenagers are known for testing the limits and trying new things—sometimes even things that are illegal. Leon County has a yearly program to try and build the bridge between parents and their children. Understanding the potential dangers that your …

April 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses Social Share

Sometimes attempting to pull a prank doesn’t work in your favor. Teens and young adults may act without fully considering the consequences of their actions. For one young man, going onto a high school campus may have seemed harmless in theory, but ended up receiving several criminal charges. Since the individual was already 18-years-old, he will be tried as an …

April 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College, College Student Disciplinary Hearing, Criminal Defense Social Share

Attending a prestigious school like Florida State University (“FSU”) can be daunting and stressful at times for students. It’s not uncommon for them to find ways to make their academic life easier or to de-stress in ways that are not in their best interest. Most students strive to make it to the top of their class but those that take …

April 21, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

If you are in a stressful or violent scenario, you may be wondering if and how you can protect yourself. A lot of the time self-defense seems like a very straightforward concept. If you fear that you are in danger, you want to be able to protect yourself. However, it is important to follow all of the laws about just …

April 21, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses Social Share

Florida is known for its leniency when it comes to owning a gun. However, one charge they take very seriously is possessing a gun on a school campus. Gun violence is a serious issue, and it is important to educate both parents and students on the potential outcome of having one on campus. In Leon County, there have recently been …

April 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Getting accused of a crime is an extremely stressful situation. If you notice you may be under an investigation by the police in Florida, it is of the utmost importance to understand how to protect your rights. What happens if you are unaware of tell-tale signs of being investigated by law enforcement officers? We have provided you with helpful tips …

April 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the controversial new abortion bill, which does not come as a surprise to many. DeSantis has pushed his pro-life initiatives for some time now, which can be found here. After the Senate passed the bill 23-15 early this year, the final step in HB 5 becoming a law was getting signed by Gov. DeSantis. …