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Pumphrey Law Blog
Category: Criminal Defense
A Wolf in The Courtroom
December 2, 2016 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share
“Man is not man, but a wolf to those he does not know.” – Plautus As a trial lawyer one of your most important goals is to “persuade juries,” (Berg, 2006). In order to do so this requires a certain level of confidence and bravado that some attorneys are natural born with and others are not. Effective trial lawyers must …
Read MoreIncarceration Affects the Children
August 19, 2016 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share
Think of the children. Incarceration affects children. Our decisions as human beings impact the ones we love, particularly our children. When someone is arrested, many people outside of that individual are affected, whether the arrest or incarceration occurs locally in Leon County, Tallahassee, Florida or Nationally. Regardless of the charge, whether it is for DUI, DUI Manslaughter, Domestic Violence, drug crimes, or any other …
Read More¿Quién es Miranda? (Who is Miranda?)
August 15, 2016 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share
Often times you hear the phrase “lost in translation” in reference to misunderstanding in conversation. From past experiences as an attorney, I’ve gained a different appreciation for things that get “lost in translation” in the courtroom. These moments wouldn’t have come to pass if I wasn’t a native Spanish speaker. If I were any other attorney, one who didn’t grow …
Read MoreThe Pre-Arrest Right to Remain Silent under the Florida Constitution
August 5, 2016 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share
If you are under investigation for committing a crime, it is important to seek out the services of a qualified criminal defense attorney before you make a statement or answer any questions. Both the United States Constitution and the Florida Constitution provide important protections against self-incrimination. The Florida Supreme Court recently decided on May 5, 2016, State v. Horwitz, SC15-348 (2016), …
Read MoreChoosing the Right Attorney for your Florida DUI Charge
October 9, 2012 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI DUI Social Share
As I tell juries during jury selection, the arrest decision for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is very unique. It’s one of the few crimes where a citizen can be arrested and seized based solely on the opinion of a police officer. A little-known fact is that the demand for a breath sample is not allowed by Florida law until …
Read MoreDon Pumphrey, Jr.
Attorney Don Pumphrey, Jr. is a former prosecutor, former law enforcement officer, and a successful and experienced criminal defense attorney. Don has achieved over 100 not guilty verdicts at trial and over 2,000 dismissals.
