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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 …

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

Sexual battery allegations can lead to harsh punishment if convicted. When the case involves a minor, the penalties can be even more severe. In one recent Florida case, a young girl went missing for several hours, and once found reported to police that she had been the victim of multiple instances of rape. This article will provide details from the …

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

Technological advances have extremely positive impacts, like connecting people all over the world. However, there are negative side effects as well. Different forms of threats exist online and in the digital world. This can even lead to criminal offenses in the most severe cases. This article will explain the different threats which can affect a person’s digital devices, along with …

February 6, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

One of the most common pieces of evidence which can result in criminal charges is the existence of DNA. At the scene of a crime, law enforcement and crime scene specialists are required to collect any possible traces of DNA. The collected DNA can be traced to an individual who has previously given their DNA due to specific crimes they …

February 6, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

There has been a rise in people being charged with possession of child pornography. In recent news, Jonathan Hernandez faces over 1,000 counts of possession of child pornography. Possibly the largest child pornography bust in Florida’s history. The blog below will cover the story of Jonathan Hernandez, his charges, and possible defenses for child pornography. How One Man Currently Faces …