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October 12, 2017 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Probation Violation, Sex Crimes Sex Crime, Sex Offender Social Share

What is the Florida Sex Offender Registry? The Florida Sex Offender Registry is compiled and managed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.[1] Individuals who have been convicted of certain crimes in Florida may be labeled a Sexual Offender,[2] or a Sexual Predator.[3] What is the difference between the designations? These two distinctions are very different, designation as a Sexual …

October 9, 2017 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Bench Warrants/Warrants, Criminal Defense, Probation Violation County Work Program, Diversion Program, Probation Community Service Social Share

A Guide to Diversion through Community Service/County Work Program So, you’ve been arrested for a charge that will qualify you for state attorney diversion work program/community service, and you’re wondering what happens next. Well, fortunately for you, Pumphrey Law is here to assist and hopefully the process outlined below will help you navigate the process for diversion in Leon County. …

July 6, 2017 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Probation Violation Social Share

A VOP (Violation of Probation) MUST be Willful Almost daily at the Pumphrey Law Firm, we receive inquiries about probation violations for both County Probation and for State Probation (State Probation is run by the Florida Department of Corrections).  Although the probation officer whether, State or County, alleges a violation of probation that does not mean that an actual violation occurs.  Many …