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July 18, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, burglary is considered a very serious felony. But a lesser-known offense than (and lesser-included offense of) burglary is possession of burglary tools (Fla. Stat. Section 810.06) – which is itself a very serious felony.  If someone is charged with possession of burglary tools in Florida, this may initially seem like a hopeless situation. However, there are many defenses …

July 18, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, petit (petty) theft is a serious criminal offense. Under Fla. Stat. Section 812.014(2)(e) petit theft is defined as the taking of property valued at less than $750 with intent to permanently or temporarily deprive the owner of their right to the property. Petty theft is a first-degree misdemeanor (punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a …

July 8, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, grand theft of a firearm is a very serious criminal offense. Under Fla. Stat. Section 812.014(2)(c)(5), theft of a firearm of any value is considered grand theft – a third-degree felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. If someone is charged with grand theft of a firearm, this may initially seem like …

July 8, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, burglary of a conveyance is a very serious enhanceable felony offense. This blog will discuss the offense of burglary of a conveyance in Florida and potential defenses if someone is charged with this crime. Under Fla. Stat. Section 810.02, burglary is defined as entering or remaining in a dwelling, structure or conveyance with the intent to commit a …

June 17, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, grand theft of a firearm is considered a very serious felony offense. It is regulated by Fla. Stat. Section 812.014(2)(c)(5). This article will discuss the crime of grand theft of a firearm in Florida, its elements, and potential defenses to this charge. For someone to be found guilty of grand theft of a firearm in Florida, the State …

May 30, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, burglary is considered a very serious felony offense. But a lesser-known offense than (and lesser-included offense of) burglary is possession of burglary tools – which is itself a very serious felony. This article will discuss the crime of possession of burglary tools, the elements the State must prove to establish someone’s guilt of this offense, and defenses. Possession …

May 21, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, grand theft is a very serious felony offense. Depending on the value of the items stolen, grand theft is punishable by between 5 and 30 years in prison.  Third-degree felony grand theft is the least serious form of grand theft under Florida law, and occurs when the misappropriate property in question was worth between $750 and $20,000. This …

April 28, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

Florida’s Prisoner Releasee Reoffender statute is the “Big Nasty” of sentencing laws in Florida. But a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has an impact on the PRR law, which automatically enhances the sentences for certain defendants if convicted. This article will explore Erlinger v. United States and its implications for criminal sentencing in Florida. Florida’s PRR law, Fla. Stat. Section …

June 27, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

What is Theft in Florida?  A person commits theft if he or she knowingly obtains or uses, or endeavors to obtain or to use, the property of another person – with the intent to temporarily or permanently deprive that other person of the right or benefit of that property. Theft also occurs if a person appropriates property for personal use …