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January 22, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

Florida Legislature passed a law in 2021 to implement tracking systems for rape kits, after a 2015 study revealed that over 13,000 rape kits had gone untested in the state. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has since cleared the backlog with additional funding and is now only months away from showcasing the new tracking system. This article will …

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

An 18-year-old in Broward County has been arrested and charged with sex trafficking a minor to pay for food and shelter after the two ran away from their foster home. This article will share the details from the case along with a recent and intensive investigation on human trafficking in Florida and how victims of human trafficking may be able …

January 4, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

President Biden has recently signed a new federal law that will prohibit non-disclosure agreements that have previously been used to silence the victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Several years after the initial “#MeToo Movement,” the Speak Out Act is meant to prevent censorship for victims of sexual abuse so that they can come forward with their stories—something that …

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

When a criminal case involves the abuse, abandonment, or neglect of a minor in Florida, a child protection team (CPT) may be assigned to the victim for additional support. A recent case in Osceola County has recently been criticized for conducting an “inappropriate” investigation with a minor that did not include a CPT. This article will provide information on child …

December 21, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

In the state of Florida, it is against the law to have in possession or attempt to promote, any image or video containing the sexual conduct of a minor. Prosecutors will likely try to secure the harshest punishments for anyone accused of such an offense. This page will cover the State laws on promoting the sexual performances of a child …

December 13, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

When an adult inappropriately touches a minor, one of the charges they may be faced with is lewd and lascivious behavior. In the state of Florida, there are different variations of the lewd and lascivious charges depending on the specific details of the case. A Central Florida mentor has recently been arrested for lewd and lascivious behavior after being accused …

December 9, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of sexual conduct. Florida Legislature has made it illegal for citizens to engage in any sexual activity with animals. Often referred to as “bestiality,” these types of charges can have serious consequences if the accused person is convicted. A recent case in Florida highlights the charges that can come with bestiality accusations after a …

December 9, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College, Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

When it comes to sex crimes, the state of Florida prosecutes cases harshly. This is especially true when the sex crimes involve minors. A person who is accused of possessing or distributing child pornography can lead to extensive penalties that could last the rest of their life. In a recent Florida case, a University of Florida athlete has been indefinitely …

November 29, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

Two women have come forward in accusing a Naples doctor of raping them while receiving medical procedures. Both women claim to have been put out of consciousness prior to the incident resulting in the sexual battery of a physically helpless person. This article will provide information on the case along with details on sexual battery charges in Florida. What was …