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April 30, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

When teenagers get in trouble with a parent, teacher, or other authoritative figure, they are usually given a warning or told what they did was wrong, along with advice on how to handle a similar situation moving forward. When the so-called “trouble” includes a violent act, specifically one that harms or even kills another person, law enforcement and Florida prosecutors …

April 30, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

Law enforcement agencies across the United States aim to protect citizens and prevent violence along with the increase of drug use and drug distribution. To help with this, the Federal government has created certain programs and entities to assist with local and state agencies. One of these programs exists in Northern Florida, frequently aiding police with the investigation and apprehension …

April 30, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

There are multiple pieces of proposed legislation heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk for approval. If he signs his approval, there will be new and increased penalties for several areas of criminal justice. The bills focus on issues relating to illegal street racing, squatters, porch pirating, sexual conversations with minors, and video voyeurism. This page will provide definitions relating to …

April 30, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

Ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft have increased in popularity within the last few years, offering a cost effective and convenient way of commuting. Taking a ride-share vehicle has plenty of benefits, especially in a crowded city like Miami where people are often out late and drinking. However, as more people use Uber, the more prominent crimes relating to Uber …

April 30, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is defined under Florida Statute Section 317.0003 as any motorized off-highway or all-terrain vehicle 55 inches or less in width which has a dry weight of 1,500 pounds or less, is designed to travel on three or more nonhighway tires, and is manufactured for recreational use by one or more persons. Unless otherwise permitted by the …

April 30, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College, Criminal Defense Social Share

Over the last several years, electric scooters have made their way into the state of Florida with a substantial impact. Also referred to as e-scooters, the alternative transportation option first became legal in the state of Florida in June 2019 with the signing of HB 453 titled, “Micromobility Devices.” Florida considers micromobility devices as motorized transportation device that are available …

April 9, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements Social Share

There are certain instances in which law enforcement conduct a traffic stop operation to prevent accidents and apprehend those who get behind the wheel of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. This can include during school breaks or holidays expected to have excessive drinking. In Hillsborough County, the sheriff’s office recently conducted a traffic stop …

April 9, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

Research from the Stanford Internet Observatory found that generative AI is responsible for creating more child sexual abuse material (CSAM). However, prosecuting these types of cases can be difficult when the illegal content has been digitally made. This is due to the current laws against CSAM that require a real image of a child to prosecute the person responsible. “Bad …

April 9, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

The use of artificial intelligence is rapidly increasing in various fields across the globe. One area that is starting to become affected by artificial intelligence is the field of criminal justice. While artificial intelligence has the potential to help law enforcement and other legal jurisdictions with issues such as facial recognition and crime forecasting, it is still relatively new and …