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Category: News & Announcements
Killer Clown Cold Case Heads to Trial
October 15, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share
A murder case from 1990 is heading to trial in the upcoming weeks. Once a cold case, the “Clown Killer” murder of Marlene Warren is now finally set to go to the courtroom after getting postponed multiple times due to COVID-19. We will provide information on the original cold case, the DNA evidence that helped reopen the case, and details …
Read MoreFlorida County Makes History by Using Criminal Sentencing Technology
October 9, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
On Tuesday evening, Alachua County in Florida made history by obtaining a technology that will make it easier to give sentencing to defendants based on past and pending sentences. The county is located in Florida’s Eighth Judicial Circuit and is now going to be the first judicial circuit to use sentencing software as an official part of managing the plea-bargaining …
Read MoreNew Changes to FBI Crime Data – How to Understand the 2021 Report
October 9, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
The FBI has recently published the annual report of crime data across the nation. Policymakers, attorneys, journalists, and citizens all use the released data to better understand crime trends across the U.S. A new plan to modernize crime reporting has been an issue with receiving the 2021 reports. We will cover details of the systems used in the past and …
Read MoreExpert Witnesses Take the Stand During Parkland Trial
October 9, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share
Several expert witnesses have taken the stand in the sentencing trial for Nikolas Cruz, the school shooter of the horrific 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school. The job of the expert witnesses is to determine if Cruz has underlying mental health issues that may have caused him to act out in the violent mass shooting. We will …
Read MoreThree Teens Steal and Crash Maserati with Keys Left Inside
October 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses, News & Announcements Social Share
A deadly crash in St. Petersburg was the outcome of three teenagers stealing a sliver Maserati over the weekend. The Pinellas County deputies saw the entire crash unfold after a chopper was investigating another crime. We will provide details on the case, along with information on grand theft charges and representing a juvenile in Florida. What was the Incident? Early …
Read MoreDeadly Parasailing Accident Results in Manslaughter Charges
October 4, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
A boat captain has been arrested in relation to a parasailing accident where one woman died back in May. The captain is being charged with manslaughter, along with violating the commercial parasailing statute in Florida. We will provide details from the case along with information on the commercial parasailing statute and manslaughter charges in Florida. What was the Incident? On …
Read MoreManslaughter Charges Dropped Against Nursing Home Employees
October 4, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
The manslaughter charges have been dropped against three of the four staff members of a nursing home that had 12 patients die after Hurricane Irma hit in 2017. The employees were accused of neglecting the needs of the elderly patients after their air conditioning cut out. We will cover the details of the case and information on aggravated manslaughter in …
Read MoreSole Black Juror Cut as Prospective Juror – Results in New Trial
October 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
Motions for a new trial can often be granted by a judge for a variety of reasons. One of these reasons can be improperly dismissing jurors for impermissible reasons, like race, gender, or nationality. We will cover a recent case in which the judge had to grant a new trial for improperly passing over a potential juror due to race. …
Read MoreCity Commission Meeting Results in Perjury Charges
October 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
Lying is never a good idea. In some cases, lying can lead to criminal charges. Perjury is when a person lies under oath in an official or unofficial proceeding. A recent case in Florida covers an incident of perjury and the resulting charges. We will cover the details of the case and information on perjury in Florida. What Happened? During …
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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.
