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What is FIBRS & How is it Changing Crime Reporting in Florida?
November 22, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
We’ve previously covered the changes made through the FBI’s National Summary Reporting System. The federal government announced nearly a decade ago their plan to transition away from summary reporting to instead focus on specific incident reporting. Now state legislations are following suit, including Florida. Florida has adopted a new method of crime reporting under The Florida Incident-Based Reporting System (FIBRS), …
Read MoreMinnesota Supreme Court Affirms Marijuana Odor is Insufficient Cause for Searching Motor Vehicles
October 26, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share
A recent ruling made by the Minnesota Supreme Court eliminated the smell of marijuana coming from a motor vehicle as insufficient grounds for police to justify a warrantless search. It is important to note that the Minnesota Supreme Court’s ruling does not change the legal standards in Florida for determining whether law enforcement may search a vehicle based on the …
Read MoreMonroe County Woman Blames Driving Infraction on Dog, Results in DUI and Felony Charge
October 26, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements Social Share
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman in Key Largo after a traffic violation turned into a suspected DUI. The Local 10 reported that Michele Lee Burke, 54, was driving on the Overseas Highway when she failed to move over into the left lane while passing two deputies conducting a traffic stop. Under the amended Move Over Law, drivers …
Read MorePolk County’s Operation Traffic Stop 2 Results in 219 Arrests
October 26, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share
We previously covered the first Operation Traffic Stop in a blog post earlier this year. The second operation by Polk County Sherrif’s Office, along with several other jurisdictions, took place this September and resulted in over 200 arrests for differing sex crimes. The resulting charges varied between soliciting sex, offering to commit prostitution, and the engagement in human trafficking. This …
Read MoreMiami Man Pleads Guilty to the Distribution of $16M Worth of Adulterated HIV Medication
October 26, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements Social Share
A group of individuals, including a defendant from Florida, are facing federal charges in a pharmaceutical fraud operation. The case involved the sale and distribution of adulterated prescription drugs to wholesale pharmaceutical subscribers. This page will provide the case details, along with both the federal and state penalties for such offenses. Case Details On September 25, 2023, the U.S. Department …
Read MoreJury Finds Defendant Accused of Impregnating and Killing his Niece Guilty
October 5, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share
Nearly five years after the disappearance of Iyana Sawyer, a trial for the missing person-turned-murder-case took place in September 2023. The 16-year-old was reported missing while she was five months pregnant, with the father later being revealed as her uncle by marriage. Sawyer’s uncle was accused of killing the teenager out of fear of their secretive relationship and pregnancy becoming …
Read MoreArrest Made in South Florida Three-Part Bomb Threat
October 5, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share
Making a false report is never a good idea and pretending that a fake emergency will occur can cause unnecessary chaos. If law enforcement responds to the false report, it can result in resources being wasted that could be used for more serious issues. On top of that, the person who communicates the fake report can end up being arrested …
Read MoreArrests Made in I-4 Antisemitism Case
October 5, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
Hate speech should not be taken lightly in the state of Florida. Over the last few years, incidents involving extremist groups have been on the rise. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) indicated in their 2022 report that Florida is one of the top five states in the country for rising hate crime incidents. More recently, extremists have displayed hateful messages across …
Read MoreNo, Florida’s Constitutional Carry Law Does Not Permit Open Shooting
October 5, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
The state of Florida has recently changed its requirements and eligibility regarding firearm possession. As of July 1, 2023, Florida became one of the several states to legalize the concealed carry of a firearm or weapon. While the amendments generated overall approval from Florida gun owners, it is important that they fully understand the law and its current requirements to …
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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.
