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Amanda’s Law & What it Means for First Responders if Passed
September 15, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share
The Horrific Crime On August 26, 2011, Amanda Plasse, a 20-year old who was described as an outgoing free spirit, was found stabbed to death in her Chicopee, Massachusetts apartment. Detectives described her killing as very violent and potentially a crime of passion, although there was no signs forced entry into her apartment. Initial suspects close to Amanda were ruled …
Read MoreResponse to Florida Anti-Riot Bill: Federal Judge Pushes Back
September 15, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share
A bill that has been seen as controversial from the start has been put to a halt. Florida Governor DeSantis signed a bill that was supposed to act as an extension of the state’s Stand Your Ground law. The bill was pushed after an increase of protests starting from the 2020 Black Lives Matter Movement. DeSantis signed off on a …
Read MoreWant to Record a “Karen”? Know the Rules!
September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share
In our world today, it has become second nature for us to grab our phones out of our back pocket when we see someone acting less than appropriate in public. As videos of “Karens” have overwhelmed the internet, many of whom say things like “you can’t record me!” to baffled onlookers, it is imperative to know when you can and …
Read MoreACLU Sues Florida’s Criminal Justice System – Demands Data Transparency
September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
A lawsuit has recently been filed in the Broward Circuit City Court; an action taken by The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Why sue? This measure was taken by the ACLU in response to what they claim has been a failure of state and local officials to follow the 2018 Criminal Justice Data Transparency law (CJDT). The law imposed in …
Read MoreIssues with the Pasco County Focused Deterrence Program
September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
Pasco County and the Department of Justice Bureau – Issues with the Focused Deterrence Program The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is not seeing eye to eye with the Department of Justice regarding their program “Focused Deterrence”. The intelligence program is set to receive an intensive review by the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance—and they are asking for a …
Read MoreTampa Man Released from Prison After 31 Years of Wrongful Conviction
September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
The West Florida News recently covered a story on a Tampa man who has been given a second chance of freedom after serving over 30 years in jail. Tony G. Hopps is a 56-year-old man who was arrested 31 years ago for armed theft in South Tampa at the Tahitian Inn. After being convicted for a crime he did not …
Read MoreLocal Gun Regulations Case Set to Reach Florida Supreme Court
September 13, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
The Florida Supreme Court has issued an order to hear a challenge to the controversial 2011 state law on local gun regulations. Thirty local governments have sued to overturn the Florida law that enforces strict punishment on officials who challenge gun regulations. As it currently stands, the law leads to fines of up to $5,000 and potential removal from office for …
Read MoreCan I Be Held Criminally Liable for Asking for Vaccine Proof in Florida?
September 8, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
The New Florida Rule According to SB 2006, a liability bill signed into law in May by Governor Ron DeSantis, businesses, schools, and government entities can be fined of up to $5,000 per individual and face a separate violation by the Department of Health if they ask to see a customer or member of the public’s vaccine passport. A vaccine …
Read MoreTallahassee Police Department Endorses Bystander App to Record Police Interactions
September 7, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
The Tallahassee Police Department introduced a first of its kind mobile phone app last month that allows the public to record their interactions with law enforcement. Coined “Tallahassee Bystander”, the app, which was unveiled by Tallahassee’s Police Chief, is supposed to be a way for law enforcement to “listen and continue to collaborate on ways to strengthen our relationships with …
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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.
