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April 9, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Unfortunately, the ways in which minors can be exploited online have continued to increase with technology. One specific form of child abuse is “grooming,” which is an act or pattern of acts to deliberately establish an emotional, romantic, or sexual connection with a minor. In the most recent Florida Legislative Session, a new bill was introduced to prevent the prevalence …

March 20, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

A proposed Senate Bill is making its way through the Florida Legislature. SB 764 aims to extend the period that evidence relating to a sex crime is maintained by law enforcement. Currently, the law provides that the evidence “must be retained…until the prosecuting agency has approved its destruction.” However, the proposed bill would require law enforcement to keep the records …

November 22, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

There are laws in place to prevent adults from engaging in sexual activities with minors. When a person over the age of 18 has sexual relations with a minor, they can be charged with a criminal offense. The exact penalties in Florida depend on the circumstances of the case. For instance, lewd or lascivious exhibition is a charge for a …

November 22, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Prosecution for alleged crimes in Florida typically comes with a Statute of Limitations. This is a time-based restriction for how long a prosecutor can wait to file criminal charges, or for a person to report the alleged crime to police. However, some offenses do not have a statute of limitations due to the severity of the offense. This typically occurs …

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 …

October 5, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

When a person is charged with possessing child pornography, it is usually assumed that the individual had incriminating evidence like an image or a video sexualizing a minor or minors. However, technological advances are providing offenders with new ways to create and distribute illicit content. It is important, then, to be aware of the State’s full definition of the offense. …

October 3, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Google’s Search Engine is used by people around the world every day. While the online provider is meant to be used for educational and informative purposes, there are instances of individuals using its platform for alleged crimes. One of these crimes includes the possession of child pornography. If a person uses Google to search or download content considered to be …

October 3, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

**Disclaimer** This article is intended for informational purposes only. Pumphrey Law does not currently assist with removal from the Sex Offender Registry, nor advise on travel restrictions for those on the registry. When a defendant is convicted of a sex crime, they may be required to register with the Florida Sexual Offender Registry. The Registry provides identifying information about the …

July 26, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

We previously covered the details surrounding the child pornography case of retired NFL quarterback Jon Kitna’s son, Jalen Kitna. The former UF athlete was arrested in November 2022 after being accused of possessing and distributing child pornography. The most recent update in the case comes from a plea hearing that took place last Wednesday. Kitna accepted a plea deal that …