- DUI
- Criminal Defense
- Florida DUI
- Traffic Offenses
- Drug Charges
- Marijuana Charges
- Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Temporary Injunctions
- Weapons Charges
- Theft Crimes
- White Collar Crime
- Juvenile Offenses
- Sex Crimes
- Violation of Probation
- Early Termination of Probation
- Seal or Expunge Criminal Record
- Criminal Appeals
- US Federal Offenses
- Misdemeanor Charges
- Felony Charges
- Co-Defendant Cases
- College Student Defense
- College Student Hearings
- FSU Students
- FAMU Students
- Florida Panhandle Arrests
- Extradition to Florida
- Bench Warrants / Warrants
- Emergency Bond Hearings
- Gambling Charges
- Drone Arrests
- Marsy’s Law
- UAS Infractions
- Introduction of Contraband
- Lying to Police
- Locations
- Case Results
- Our Firm
- Media
- Resources
- Blog
- Contact Us
Over 100 Not Guilty Verdicts At Trial | Over 2,000 Dismissals
* Statistics Verified by County Clerk of Court Documents
Pumphrey Law Blog
Category: News & Announcements
Florida Court Approves DNA Testing for 46-Year-Old Death Penalty Case
November 6, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share
A Florida judge has just announced she will likely allow an order for DNA testing of evidence in what is being called “an epic turnaround” in the 1975 murder trial for Tommy Zeigler. Despite continuous motions denied over the years by Florida’s Attorney Generals, Zeigler could be working toward the next step for an exoneration after spending four decades on …
Read MoreCan I Buy Weed from Circle K?
November 4, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share
Word travels fast—and it seems like everyone is looking at Circle K after its owner announced a new partnership set to begin next year. The gas station franchise is pairing up with one of the nation’s largest cannabis producers to bring medical marijuana to gas stations (or at least right next door.) The announcement has raised lots of questions, such …
Read MoreDriver Found Guilty in Vehicular Homicide Case Involving Huffing
November 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements Social Share
Even some legal substances can still get you in trouble with the law. “Huffing” has started to become more popular in recent years among teens and young adults. The practice takes everyday cleaning supplies and makes them illegal by inhaling or ingesting them. A recent case in South Florida shows just how dangerous huffing can be—resulting in one family’s death …
Read MoreA Trio of Teens Rob Deaf Student at Knifepoint
November 1, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share
Juveniles can break the law just the same as adults do. Typically, the justice system has a different way of handling cases involving minors. A person under the age of 18 who is charged with a crime will usually go to juvenile court. However, in some instances, the minor can be transferred to what is known as adult court instead. …
Read MoreForensic Psychologist Deems Defendant Incompetent for Trial
November 1, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
Expert witnesses are often used in a trial to evaluate the case or specifically the defendant. One type of expert witness is a forensic psychologist, who will study the defendant to determine whether they believe they are competent to stand trial. The defendant in a triple-murder case has just been declared incompetent to stand trial and instead will be transferred …
Read MoreCan Lyrics Be Used Against You in Court?
October 25, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
The trial has begun for famous Florida rapper Spinabenz, who has been charged with possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. The prosecution is attempting to use the rapper’s own lyrics against him, claiming they match the alleged crimes committed. We will cover the details of the case, along with information on possession of a firearm by a convicted …
Read MoreAssociate in Joel Greenberg Case Pleads Guilty
October 21, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
There is a new update in a case relating to the Joel Greenberg case we have previously covered. One of Greenberg’s associates has agreed to plead guilty to five of the 41 charges against him, in exchange for cooperating with federal prosecutors. We will provide details of the case along with information on fraud charges in Florida. What was the …
Read MoreRoad Rage Turns into Attempted Murder Charges
October 21, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share
Two girls were shot as a result of their fathers violent altercation on the highway. A five-year-old suffered a bullet wound to the calf, while the 14-year-old was shot in the back and suffered from a collapsed lung. We will provide details of the near-deadly road rage event, along with charges for attempted second-degree murder in Florida. What was the …
Read MoreDrugged Drinks and Hateful Speech – UM Fraternity Shut Down
October 19, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College, College Student Disciplinary Hearing, Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share
Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp) Florida Gamma chapter was established at the University of Miami in 1949. After 70 years of acting as an established Greek community, the fraternity has been shut down due to drugging allegations and a hate speech video that surfaced. Several students have come forward to report the alleged drugging that happened at one of the fraternity’s …
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.
