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September 29, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

After the disappearance of Gabby Petito, the nation was turned upside down and into a state of chaos. It seemed like the entire world was talking about the case of the 22-year-old missing girl. The panic in the community spread through social media, and posts were made throughout the ongoing case trying to help find Gabby’s whereabouts. Unfortunately, Gabby’s case …

September 23, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The tragic story of Gabby Petito’s disappearance completely took over the nation in just the matter of a few weeks. It seemed like you couldn’t turn on the TV or check social media without seeing the face of the young girl. Florida resident and Youtuber Gabby Petito, 22, was originally reported missing by the Suffolk County Police Department on September …

September 23, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Juvenile Offenses, News & Announcements Social Share

School is fully back in session. After the year and a half stand still of COVID-19, most schools in the United States have gone back to face-to-face school room teachings. Although this is a relief for parents, students, and teachers all the same, there is one worrying aspect that is brought back with on campus schooling. A global pandemic has …

September 21, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

In 2001, Florida passed the Earnhardt Family Protection Act which made the photos, video, and audio recordings taken during autopsy exams confidential. The bill stemmed from a tragic accident when NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt died from injuries he sustained from a crash during the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001. The Tumultuous Story Earnhardt’s family was not only left with …

September 18, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

Florida resident and Youtuber Gabby Petito, 22, has been reported as missing by the Suffolk County Police Department. Her parents went to the police in a panic on September 11 around 7:00 pm, after she had not returned home from a trip. She was last seen with her fiancé on an extended road trip. They had recently bought a campervan …

September 15, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share

What is Fentanyl? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse , Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a Schedule II prescription drug often used to treat patients with severe pain or manage the pain after surgery. In the past, fentanyl was commonly added to …

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 …

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 …

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 …