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August 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements Social Share

Drunk driving is illegal in any state—but Florida has especially strict laws to prevent people from getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol. However, it still tends to happen, and people need legal assistance to deal with a DUI charge. To avoid paying hefty fines and potentially going to jail, the best way to build a strong defense against a …

August 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements Social Share

Driving under the influence comes with a hefty price in Florida. A recent story in the state highlights how the Orange County Sheriff’s son was charged with a DUI, despite not actually driving at the time. We will cover the details of the arrest, DUIs in Florida, and a statement by John Mina. What was the Incident? Around 11:40 p.m. …

August 15, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements Social Share

When people think of DUI charges, the image that usually comes to mind is someone driving drunk and recklessly on a highway. Although that is the main type of DUI case that police see, there are plenty of other ways in which an individual can get charged with a DUI. Florida’s laws on DUI explain that almost any type of …

July 31, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

You may have heard of nitrous oxide before—also referred to as laughing gas, nitro, nangs, hippy crack, or “whippits.” When used for medical purposes, it can be safely used to provide sedation, anesthesia, or pain management. However, it is easy to abuse, and has started to become a popular recreational drug. There are Florida laws to prevent the possession and …

July 19, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

A Florida judge has sentenced 24-year-old Tanner Dashner to over 70 years in prison for a fatal car crash that went up in flames and killed five people in 2018. However, the judge only used the charges for DUI manslaughter instead of also including the additional charges of vehicular homicide that the state wished to prosecute. We will cover the …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI, Violent Crimes Social Share

DUI manslaughter is a very serious criminal charge in the state of Florida. A regular DUI is when a person is driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The charge gets escalated to DUI manslaughter if the individual’s reckless driving resulted in a crash, which then resulted in the death of another human or unborn child. If a …

June 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

All of us have been told multiple times “Don’t Drink and Drive,” but fewer of us have ever heard “Don’t Drink and Ride.” Authorities have a responsibility to ensure all drivers conform to their state’s vehicle laws, and a horse-led carriage is no exception. Being charged with a DUI is a difficult and stressful situation but having the right kind …

April 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

Have you ever been so exhausted that you needed to pull off the side of the road to take a quick nap? There are many reasons why someone may need to sleep in their car. However, it is important to understand the applicable laws that may apply in this situation and the legal repercussions that may follow before you sleep …

March 31, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

Drinking laws are pretty well-known to lawyers and laymen alike. Don’t drink above the legal limit and drive. Don’t drink unless you’re 21 years old or older. But, what about open container laws? Sure, some people might have heard the phrase used, but what does it really mean? Well, the law is both civil and criminal. For statutory offenses, they …