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March 9, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The Florida legislature has passed another bill that targets delicate cultural issues. After several bills proposed about limiting LGBTQ+ rights and information taught in schools, this bill is another added to the list that is receiving mixed reviews from both Republicans and Democrats. This specific bill focuses on the topic of abortion. Governor Ron DeSantis is endorsing a Republican-backed bill …

March 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into law, which would help grant financial relief to states and local governments that were affected by COVID-19. This was a one-time-one grant, and Florida received a total of $8.8 billion. So far, the state of Florida has only received $4.4 billion of the total amount, and …

March 6, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Florida’s use of capital punishment has a long and troubling history. To read about Florida’s death penalty timeline and recent decisions, read our blog post here. Now, new moves are being made in the realm of Florida’s capital punishment. The House gave preliminary approval on March 1st to House Bill 873. This bill would provide an exemption from public records …

March 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The case of one Florida man is yet another example of the new era for post-conviction innocence claims. Across the U.S. newly formed conviction review units are starting to work alongside defense attorneys. The purpose of these units is to reexamine evidence, look for information that wasn’t seen or heard during the initial trial, or find possible flaws within the …

February 28, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

HB 11, titled “Impeding, Provoking, or Harassing Law Enforcement” was originally filed on January 22, 2022. Its companion bill, SB 1872, was introduced January 18, 2022, and both are facing backlash. So, what do these bills say, and how would their implementation conflict with existing Florida law? HB 11 & SB 1872 Republican representative Alex Rizo, from Hialeah, Florida, filed …

February 24, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Florida’s Anonymous Crime Tip Line – The Success That Spread Across the Country Florida’s anonymous tip line went into effect on October 1, 2020, with the goal of avoiding confusion between the multiple Crimeline and Crimestoppers hotlines that operate throughout the state. The line has seen such success that it is now being implemented nationally. Ashley Moody, Florida’s Attorney General …

February 17, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements Social Share

*The information is provided as a public service. Pumphrey Law does NOT handle Marchman act cases unless criminal charges are filed* The Hal S. Marchman Alcohol and Other Drug Services Act, commonly referred to as the Marchman Act, was passed in 1993 as a measure to help individuals cope with their substance abuse issues by actively encouraging them to voluntarily …

February 17, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Florida lawmakers are seeking to revise existing penalties for organized retail theft through HB 1511. This bill, spearheaded by Representative Chuck Clemmons of Jonesville, seeks to prohibit certain retail theft at multiple locations within a specified timeframe. Clemmons states that such crime is  “becoming a larger and larger problem not only in Florida but across the nation.” Its companion bill, …

February 17, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

This far into the COVID-19 pandemic, almost anyone with a smartphone has seen a video of someone refusing to wear a mask being kicked out of a business or off of a flight. This usually occurs after the flight attendants, workers of said business, or even upper management get involved and repeatedly ask the individual to simply put on a …