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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 …

February 10, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

What Does it Say? This week, the Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee voted in favor of HB 1249, titled “Treatment of Defendants Adjudicated Incompetent to Stand Trial.” The bill, spearheaded by Representative Jenna Persons-Mulicka of Fort Myers, would allow individuals who are adjudicated as incompetent to receive mental health treatment inside of county jails, rather than at a state hospital. …

February 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

As November slowly approaches for the next round of elections, Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed another law anti-immigration law. The proposed bill is meant to require that Florida communities help enforce federal immigration laws. SB 1808 is a build off of Joe Gruters’ SB 168 bill that was stalled back in 2019. Although Gruters’ bill did not make it very …

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

Both Sarasota and Manatee County are facing backlash from the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida regarding the process of the cash bail system. This backlash, however, does not come without a fight. After the ACLU filed multiple lawsuits in defense of Florida defendants, the Second District Court of Appeals denied all of the cases. This particular case raises the …

January 26, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Being charged with a crime can completely alter the course of your life. Along with the initial shock of getting arrested, going through the legal process, and going to the court room, often the big question remains: what happens after the sentencing? Of course, there are expensive fines and the potential jail time to consider when the charge has been …

January 4, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Wrongful convictions are a prevalent and systemic issue in Florida’s justice system. In fact, Florida has the highest rate of overturned wrongful convictions in the United States. Two new bills have been filed concerning wrongfully convicted defendants. The news bills would allow prosecutors to file a motion to abandon a judgment when they believe a defendant has been wrongfully convicted. …

January 4, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

The new year is just around the corner. There has been a lot to happen in 2021, both socially and within the legal realm. When it comes to the state of Florida, many bills have been proposed, awaiting passage, this year. Now with 2022 right around the corner, it is important to take a look at the top legal issues …

December 23, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Miami-Dade Court Clerk Accused of Stealing over $100,000 in Divorce Filing Fees Going through a divorce can be an extremely traumatic experience. On top of all the emotions and stress of ending a marriage, there are also legal aspects that need to be taken care of. When a couple files for divorce, there is certain paperwork that must be completed …