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August 11, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Since top prosecutor Andrew Warren was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis, several decisions from the office have been reversed. Newly appointed State Attorney Susan Lopez has already started to make changes, including the decision to seek capital punishment for Matthew Terry. Terry was accused of the first-degree murder of his girlfriend, an elementary school teacher in Florida. We will cover …

August 6, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Orange County Police are requesting citizens to keep an eye out for red flags for homemade explosives with a new collaborative program titled “Operation Flashpoint.” Local Orlando law enforcement has teamed up with federal authorities to create an initiative for individuals to report suspicious activity for making homemade explosives. The head of Operation Flashpoint, Chuck Leas, warns business owners to …

August 6, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share

Dangerous drugs such as fentanyl and methamphetamine are on the rise in Florida. We have previously covered cases in which marijuana or cocaine is found laced with fentanyl, creating deadly results for those who consume it. With the growing popularity of illicit drugs in the state, various counties have come together to create a task force with over two dozen …

August 6, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Seven individuals were injured Sunday night in Downtown Orlando after someone pulled out a gun and shot into a large crowd. All of the victims survived, but police have yet to find the gunman. Orlando’s reaction to the shooting has resulted in an increase in security, where more police will be standing on the streets and checking every person that …

August 4, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Katherine Magbanua, 37, received a guilty verdict in May for the first-degree murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel. In addition to the murder charge, Magbanua was also found guilty of charges of conspiracy and solicitation. As we’ve covered the case in previous blogs, Magbanua allegedly hired Sigfredo Garcia—the father of her children—along with his friend Luis Rivera to …

July 31, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

A man in Florida has just been resentenced to life in prison for a sexual battery charge. The case was originally closed in 2012 with a guilty verdict, but was then overturned and called for retrial after a 2018 appeal by the defense team. We will cover the details of the case along with sexual battery charges on a minor …

July 31, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Florida Panhandle Arrests, News & Announcements Social Share

The Florida Department of Transportation is working together with the Florida Highway Patrol for the collaboration on “Operation Southern Slow Down.” Florida is following suit with Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina. The goal of the operation is to stop reckless driving and speeding along the state highways. Police are hoping to save lives by enforcing strict surveillance of highway …

July 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

They say it’s the happiest place on Earth—but Disney World has recently turned into the grounds for anger and violence after a huge fight broke out last week. The cause of the altercation was a woman briefly exiting the line to grab her phone. Yet the outcome resulted in two families getting escorted out of the park, several arrests, and …

July 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Former Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad had his conviction of conspiracy to obstruct justice overturned on Friday by the 2nd District Court of Appeals. Massad had been accused of having a call with the new mayor of Port Richey, which prosecutors claimed was obstructing justice in regards to a police officer who had been investigating Massad. The former mayor had …