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May 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Domestic Violence, Drug Charges Social Share

An emergency rule has been issued by Attorney General Ashley Moody to place a new synthetic drug in the Drug Schedule. The specific emergency rule is targeting the illegal substance known as “nitazenes” and the various compounds under it. Florida is still currently dealing with dangerous opioids such as fentanyl, which has seen several deadly cases in the last few …

April 29, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is committed to protecting American citizens from the overwhelming overdose epidemic. As a way to ensure public health and safety, the DEA hosts the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Unfortunately, unused prescription drugs often fall into the wrong hands. This could either be someone abusing the unnecessary pills, or someone selling them …

April 11, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

A year ago this month, defendant Steven Albers was put in jail for bond violation after his conviction of aggravated assault. His criminal streak has not ended as authorities report he and his partner, Marshawn Barnes, were running a fentanyl trafficking operation from inside the jail. In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the full story, the penalties, and how …

March 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

A group of cadets from the U.S. Military Academy of West Point in New York had a deadly encounter this Spring Break after overdosing on illegal substances supposedly laced with fentanyl. Out of the group of six young men, five overdosed and law enforcement in South Florida had to be called in order to save their lives. The scary situation …

March 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

As winter starts to melt away, flowers start to bloom, the air gets warmer, and everyone can feel that spring is in the air, crime also tends to crop up! Although sunny Florida has great weather year-round, there’s one specific thing we all love about spring: Spring Break! During the month of March, high schools and universities let out their …

March 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

This week alone, fentanyl has been linked to at least 10 fatal drug overdoses in South Florida. Fentanyl is a synthetic drug said to be up to 50 times more potent than heroin and has been recently referred to as Florida’s deadliest opioid. Often, the dangers of fentanyl come about through its covert nature – many of those suffering overdoses …

February 28, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

What Laws Apply on International Waters? A Look into the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act Many people assume that when you’re on international waters, U.S. laws no longer apply. While this can be the case for activities such as gambling cruises and duty-free goods, it is not always the case. Drug smuggling is a serious offense in the United States, …

February 24, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

Drug possession charges can bear very severe consequences. Often, these consequences include fines, jail time, and probation. Not to mention the collateral consequences that can come from drug convictions, like difficulty finding a job, housing, or receiving public benefits. Luckily, many defenses are available to combat drug charges. One of the defenses is commonly referred to as “legal disposal.” What …

February 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

A new bill has been proposed in Florida that could potentially make it possible—and much easier—to charge drug dealers with first-degree murder. The bill specifically covers the distribution of methamphetamine, and the penalties would result in extremely strict outcomes, such as life in prison or even the death penalty. Florida Statute Section 782.04 covers murder, which is the unlawful killing …