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April 17, 2019 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements, Seal or Expunge Criminal Record mugshots, online mugshots, removing mugshots from internet Social Share

**This post is for informational purposes only. Pumphrey Law does not assist in the removal of mugshots from the internet.** In the social media era of today, your online reputation is forever. Unfortunately, mugshots have become a big part of that reputation in recent years as more and more online companies attempt to profit off the dissemination of such information …

February 12, 2019 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements DUI, dui checkpoint, google Social Share

CBS New York reported last week that the New York City Police Department sent a letter to Google to cease disclosing the location of police through alerts on the Google acquired application “Waze.” Waze is a directions-based application for motorists. Google purchased Waze back in 2013 as a crowd-sourced application for motorists. CBS New York quotes the letter, “This letter serves …

February 12, 2019 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements felon rights, gun rights Social Share

Restoration of Felon Gun Rights in Florida **The information on this page is for informational purposes. This area of criminal defense is not practiced by the attorneys at Pumphrey Law. Please click here to locate an attorney in your area.** The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees each American the right to keep and bear arms.  In a perfect …

December 15, 2018 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements criminal defense, how to answer criminal question on job application, job application questions Social Share

A 2017 survey commissioned by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) reported that nearly all employers (96%) conduct a background check during the hiring process. For those with a criminal record, this is an intimidating statistic. It can also raise questions about how to accurately report your criminal history on a job application, and what employers are allowed …

June 20, 2018 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Traffic Court, Traffic Offenses Social Share

Ticketed? What to Know About Leon County Traffic Court & More Are you wondering what to expect at the Leon County traffic court? In this county, the administration of civil traffic infractions is handled by the Leon County Clerk of Court. This applies to traffic tickets such as speeding, or running a stop sign. This does not apply if you …

January 18, 2018 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Drone Law, News & Announcements Drone Blog, Drone law Social Share

Drones, or Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA originally required that all sUAS pilots, whether flying as a hobbyist, or commercially, must register drones before they are flown in U.S. airspace. A U.S. district court struck down this requirement for any drone that is flown as a “model aircraft” in Taylor …

December 19, 2016 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

Congratulations to Lauren Sumners! Please read her winning essay below:   One of my professors at Florida State University ends every class by pleading his students to do just one thing –“Please, do not drink and drive. Be safe.” This professor has taught thousands of students and boasts an impressive and long career. Every time I hear him say these …

August 26, 2016 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements scholarship Social Share

Pumphrey Law is proud to offer a $1,500 scholarship to an accredited college or university. The scholarship is open to high school students accepted to college and current university students of all classifications. To qualify for the scholarship, the applicants must write an 800-1,000 word essay on the dangers of drunk driving and the impact it can have on a student and …