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March 20, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Social Media, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Federal prosecutors have secured the conviction of a Chicago-based man accused of a phishing scheme that targeted over seven hundred women. After using the social media platform Snapchat to target college-aged women, the suspect would use their personal information, even obtaining private nude images from the accounts. This page will provide the case details, along with information pertaining to phishing …

March 19, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

The state of Florida is home to a huge population of senior citizens. While they may aim to spend their remaining years basking in the Sunshine State’s sun, they can unfortunately become victimized by potential fraud schemes. There are thousands of complaints to the FBI each year about alleged financial scams against elderly people. When a person is accused of …

October 5, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Stealing money or property from another person or entity can result in the prosecution for a theft charge. If the theft is a part of an ongoing plan or scheme to steal money from a person or entity, it can result in being charged with a White-Collar Crime such as organized fraud. Both charges should be taken seriously, as they …

September 4, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

The state of Florida has no current legislation for specifying the theft of animals or pets—instead, a person accused of stealing another person’s animal can be charged with theft. Depending on the value of the stolen animal, the charge may be considered petit or grand theft. The search for the Palm Beach “bird bandit,” who was accused of stealing nearly …

May 29, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

When a defendant is accused of stealing, the charge they will likely face is theft. Theft charges in Florida can be classified as petit or grand theft, depending on the value of the stolen item. If the stolen item was an emergency vehicle, grand theft charges become more severe. In a recent Florida case, a man is being charged with …

May 19, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Wire fraud is a serious offense that can be charged by both state and federal law. Wire fraud often falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and is often investigated and prosecuted by federal authorities. Depending on the amount which was allegedly defrauded, wire fraud penalties can include significant fines and imprisonment. This page will provide …

April 27, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

Breakups can be hard, but that does not give anyone the right to commit crimes against their ex. In a recent Florida case, a woman is now facing a series of criminal charges after allegedly driving into her ex’s driveway and damaging his car, before lighting her own car on fire. This article will provide case details, along with the …

April 24, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Conspiring to commit a crime can lead to harsh penalties, even if the crime was not carried out. In a recent Florida case, three people in Miami-Dade are facing nearly 60 criminal charges in relation to what police are referring to as an auto theft ring. This page will provide the case details, along with information pertaining to the charges …

April 1, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

When a person commits a criminal offense at an airport, the penalties can be severe. In one recent Florida case, an employee with the airport is now facing grand theft charges after stealing over $1 million in cell phones. This page will provide the case details along with information on theft charges in Florida, and common criminal offenses in the …