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April 7, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes, Social Media Social Share

It is important to remember while social media can be a fun, free place to share our thoughts and ideas, it does not make it private. More than that, it does not mean that our posted content cannot be used against us in court. It’s quite the opposite—communication from social media sites is legal to use as evidence in court. …

April 1, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

A person who is convicted of possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) can face harsh penalties in Florida. Two recent cases highlight how many charges a person may be facing after police find traces of illegal content on your digital devices. This page will provide information on two recent cases in Florida, along with relative information on child pornography charges …

March 15, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

A South Florida man has been arrested in connection with over 100 depictions of CSAM found on his digital device. The arrest came after months of investigating on behalf of the ICAC, SWAT, and BSO. This article will provide the case details, Florida’s charges and penalties for child pornography charges, and helpful resources. What was the Case? Dylan Kenyon-Jones, 28, …

March 15, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes, Social Media Social Share

Sexual cyberharassment, or “revenge porn,” is the act of sharing or distributing sexually explicit images or videos of another person without their consent. This may occur if the person wants to embarrass, humiliate, or harm the depicted person. In Florida, revenge porn is an unlawful act, and can result in criminal charges. Violations of Florida law can result in criminal …

March 11, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Several people in Georgia and Florida have been arrested after a sting operation targeted them as online child predators. This article will provide information from the sting operation, along with relative details on charges for child pornography possession in Florida. What is a Sting Operation? Law enforcement often conducts sting operations to apprehend suspects who possess or distribute child pornography …

February 16, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, downloading illegal content to a person’s computer can result in criminal charges. Illegal content may include child pornography, copyrighted material, or other types of illegal media. Even if the user had no idea how the content ended up on their device, they can still face criminal charges. In some cases, a computer virus can cause illegal content to …

February 14, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

After a person has been convicted of a crime, it may be confusing to navigate all of the rules and regulations upon release. This is especially true with individuals convicted of sex crimes. The U.S. has implemented strict rules on maintaining registration with each state’s sexual offender registry, due to the result of two nationwide laws created. Sexual offender registries …

February 14, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Social Media Social Share

Sexting has become a common term when two people exchange text messages with sexually explicit context. Between two, consenting adults, this is totally fine. However, age plays a very important role when it comes to sexting. If either of the “sexters” is under the age of 18, it can turn into a criminal offense. It is not surprising that Florida …

February 9, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

One of the most strictly prosecuted criminal charges in Florida is the possession and distribution of child pornography. Any crime involving children is taken with extreme care, and once the authorities find evidential proof on a person’s digital devices, they will likely try to enforce the harshest penalties. This article will define possession and Florida’s penalties for a person accused …