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November 11, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Florida’s Supreme Court ruled that grand theft of a firearm defendants cannot be said to have “acquired a firearm” while committing a felony for sentence enhancement purposes. Learn why. In Florida, grand theft of a firearm (Fla. Stat. 812.014) is a very serious offense. It is considered a third-degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a …

October 23, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Tallahassee and North Florida’s highest court rules that taking property from the bed of a pickup truck is felony burglary of a conveyance.  In Florida, burglary of a conveyance is a very serious felony offense under Fla. Stat. 810.02. It involves entering a conveyance to commit a separate crime while inside, such as theft (or any other crime other than …

September 23, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, Possession of Burglary Tools is a very serious offense – but is often misunderstood. When someone faces a charge of Possession of Burglary Tools (Fla. Stat. 810.06), many questions arise. This blog will answer frequently asked questions about Possession of Burglary Tools in Florida. #1 – What is Possession of Burglary Tools? Possession of Burglary Tools occurs when …

September 23, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, petit (petty) theft is a serious criminal offense. Even though it is commonly viewed as “not that serious,” petit theft can carry significant penalties if someone is found guilty, including jail or even prison time and hefty fines. When it comes to discussions about petit theft, there are common misunderstandings about what it is and the differences between …

September 10, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, burglary of a conveyance (Fla. Stat. 810.02) is a very serious offense. If someone or their loved one is arrested and charged with burglary of a conveyance, they often have many questions about the charge. This blog will answer frequently asked questions about burglary of a conveyance in Florida. #1 – What is burglary of a conveyance? Burglary …

September 10, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida, grand theft of a firearm is a very serious crime. However, there are many common misunderstandings about this law. This article will answer frequently asked questions about the charge of grand theft of a firearm in Florida. #1 – What is grand theft of a firearm? Grand theft of a firearm is defined as knowingly obtaining or using, …

September 5, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, theft (Fla. Stat. 812.012) occurs when someone knowingly obtains, uses, or endeavors to obtain or use the property of another. This is done with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of the property, or misappropriate the property for the defendant’s use or the use of another party not entitled to it. A common question asked in these …

August 28, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

It is commonly believed that the distinction between grand theft and petit theft in Florida is that grand theft occurs when the value of the allegedly stolen or misappropriated property is above $750. However, this goes out the window when it comes to theft of a firearm. Any theft of a firearm in Florida is considered grand theft. But what …

August 28, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, burglary (Fla. Stat. 810.02) is a serious felony offense. It involves someone illegally entering or remaining a dwelling, structure or conveyance with the intent of committing a separate crime therein. Depending on the facts of the case, burglary charges range from a third-degree felony (up to 5 years in prison) to a first-degree felony punishable by life in …