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January 14, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

When a person is charged with manslaughter, they are accused of being responsible for the death of another person, albeit without the premeditation element which would make it a murder charge. Depending on the circumstances of the case, a person can be charged with aggravated manslaughter, which comes with more severe penalties. In a recent Florida case, two individuals have …

January 14, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drone Law, News & Announcements Social Share

Getting caught with the possession of an illegal substance has harsh consequences in the state of Florida. This is especially true if illegal substances were found in an environment with children present. A recent case in the U.S. shows the charges a New Jersey teacher is facing after overdosing on fentanyl in his middle school classroom. This article will provide …

January 11, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

When an individual is accused of inappropriately touching a child, there are several different charges they may face in Florida. One of those includes lewd and lascivious charges. In one recent Florida case, a couple has been arrested for incriminating text messages discussing the sexual abuse of a toddler. This article will provide details from the recent case, along with …

January 11, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

When a pregnant woman is killed in the state of Florida, the defendant can face murder charges for both the mother and the unborn child. In a recent Florida case, an Orange County man has been charged with first-degree murder and killing of an unborn child by injury to the mother. This article will provide details from the case, along …

January 9, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Animal cruelty is no small offense, likely to come with harsh consequences if convicted in the state of Florida. In one recent case, a Marion County man has been arrested for allegedly poisoning the pets in his neighborhood. This article will provide information from the case, along with charges for animal cruelty in Florida, and the importance of expert witnesses. …

January 9, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Fishing is a popular hobby in Florida, especially in the Keys. However, there are specific rules and regulations for harvesting lobster in Florida. If violated, a person can be fined, or potentially face criminal charges. A recent case in the Keys involves two men who were accused of setting up illegal lobster traps, along with other violations. One of the …

January 5, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

The FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force is alleging that a Miami resident has been using the popular gay dating app, Grindr, to lure and rob men. After two different instances of carjacking, robbing, and kidnapping, investigators traced the crimes back and arrested the alleged offender. This article will provide the case’s details along with information on the various criminal charges …

January 4, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

President Biden has recently signed a new federal law that will prohibit non-disclosure agreements that have previously been used to silence the victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Several years after the initial “#MeToo Movement,” the Speak Out Act is meant to prevent censorship for victims of sexual abuse so that they can come forward with their stories—something that …

December 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Florida’s Legislative session normally takes place early in the year, but when pressing issues come up or when there isn’t enough time to deal with some topics, our legislation holds special sessions later in the year. While this year our legislation passed and amended various laws during regular and special sessions, a few laws aren’t taking effect until the beginning …