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Family Shooting Ends with Tallahassee Police Officer Death
June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share
This Wednesday things went from bad to worse in Tallahassee. What began with a man shooting three of his family members has ended with a Tallahassee Police Officer dying in the line of duty. We will cover the details of the case, along with the various charges the defendant may face for killing a police officer. What was the Incident? …
Read MoreGain Time in Florida and its Eligibility for Inmates
June 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share
This blog post is intended purely for informational purposes, the legal team at Pumphrey Law Firm does not assist in gain time cases* A man convicted of attempted sexual battery headed back to the courtroom for an appeal against his initial sentence. McMillan Gould was accused of attempted sexual battery on a child under 12 years old in 2016 and …
Read MoreDeath Penalty Upheld in Temple Terrace Case
June 20, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share
A conviction of capital punishment, or the death penalty, was upheld this week for a man convicted of first-degree murder. Granville Ritchie, 41, was charged and found guilty of raping and killing a 9-year-old girl in 2014. The decision for the death sentence was unanimous, but an appeal was made by the defense team for potential improper behavior by the …
Read MoreEx-Florida Commissioner Sentenced to Three Years for Shooting
June 14, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
A former City Commissioner in Lakeland has just been sentenced to three years in prison as a result of a 2018 shooting. Michael Dunn, 51, was accused of shooting a man in the store he was working in almost four years ago. Dunn had originally been charged with second-degree murder for the shooting, but reached a plea agreement with the …
Read MoreJudge Halts Murder Trial After New Evidence Surfaces
June 12, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share
The trial process is long and complex. There are many hearings and motions heard before the trial even starts. However, once the trial has started and a jury has been seated, then it’s usually off to the races and the trial is conducted with no stopping. During COVID we had many trials suspended due to courthouse closures and concerns from …
Read MoreDefense Requests to Withdraw from Parkland Case
June 9, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
Although we have already covered the beginning struggles with the search for a jury in the upcoming trial against Nikolas Cruz, there have been more issues arising within the last week. The trial is not deciding Cruz’s innocence—the defendant has already pleaded guilty to murdering 17 people at the Florida high school in 2018. What is being decided in the …
Read MoreFederal Trial of Florida Criminal Defense Attorney For Conspiracy to Solicit Bribes and Extorts Criminal Defendants
June 9, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share
Prosecutors and defense attorneys have one of the most important jobs in our society. Prosecutors are charged with ensuring that the public remains safe by convicting criminals and offering diversion programs where necessary to reduce recidivism rates. Defense attorneys have the hard job of protecting the constitutional rights of the defendant. A skilled criminal defense attorney can present arguments to …
Read MoreWhat are Psychotropic Medications and How are they used in Criminal Trials?
June 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share
Psychotropic medications are prescribed to have an affect on behavior, mood, thoughts, or perception. There are five major categories of psychotropic medications: anti-anxiety agents, antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and stimulants. Some of the mental conditions that psychotropic medications are prescribed for are anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and sleep disorders. In 2020, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration …
Read MoreFootball Player Acquitted in Tinder Date Murder
June 6, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share
A former football player at Virginia Tech has just been acquitted of a second-degree murder charge in the state of Virginia. The case involved the now 19-year-old Isimemen Etute, who allegedly beat a gay man to death after believing him to be a woman. The linebacker had matched with who he thought was a 21-year-old girl in Christiansburg, Virginia, and …
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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.
