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September 10, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Obscenity is a term whose definition changes and fluctuates with the times. In decades past, the shirtless or sports-bra-wearing models posing in the front of grocery store fitness magazines could have been deemed obscene. The litmus test for obscenity generally follows the culture that the materials are found in. A struggle has always existed between the desire to keep a …

September 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

It is against the law to film other people without their consent when they are in a private area. Video voyeurism is a serious criminal offense in Florida, one that can result in a felony charge. One recent case in Florida highlights the dangers of video voyeurism and what can result from getting a video voyeurism charge.  What was the …

August 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Dateline NBC’s hit series “To Catch a Predator” often comes to mind when thinking of solicitation of a minor. The TV series revolves around police officers going undercover as underage teenagers to lure individuals into making a sexual solicitation. Soliciting sexual acts with a minor is an extremely serious charge in Florida. A guilty verdict of solicitation of sex can …

August 6, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

“Age is just a number!” Is a phrase that has been tossed around before, typically when a person is having sexual relations with an individual that is younger than them. Although it can come off as a joke, the reality is that violating the age of consent is illegal and can lead to criminal charges. It is important to know …

August 4, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

It’s Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy for a reason: doomed love. When an individual over the age of 18 has had sexual relations with a minor, it may feel like the love is doomed due to Florida’s strict laws for sex crimes. Some people may use the old saying of “age is just a number,” but it is in fact much …

July 31, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

A man in Florida has just been resentenced to life in prison for a sexual battery charge. The case was originally closed in 2012 with a guilty verdict, but was then overturned and called for retrial after a 2018 appeal by the defense team. We will cover the details of the case along with sexual battery charges on a minor …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

The topic of sexual abuse on a child is extremely difficult, and complicated in the legal world. Child sexual abuse has several different definitions, and there are also various criminal charges an individual can face if they have abused a minor in a sexual way. It is important to understand the differences when it comes to various types of sexual …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

Robert Earles Hayes, 58, was acquitted of the murder of Pamela Albertson in 1990. After an issue with the DNA evidence, the Supreme Court reversed his original conviction and Hayes received his aquattial in the second trial. However 25 years later, in an effort to attempt to get Hayes acquitted from another murder case, the Innocence Project of New York …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

If there was an accusation of sexual battery or rape, law enforcement is required to investigate for potential evidence. In some cases, victims of sexual battery will immediately call the police, and get a sexual battery forensic exam. However, this is not always the case. There are instances in which the only evidence is the victim’s statement. Sexual battery is …