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September 10, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

When someone is accused of stealing an item or property belonging to someone else, it is considered a theft crime. In Florida, theft crimes can range from petit theft to grand theft, depending on the value of the stolen property. Theft penalties are more severe for high-value stolen property. Under Florida law, it is against the law to steal any …

September 8, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

I scream, you scream, we all scream for more knowledge on the arson statute in Florida! Arson charges are often complex and taken very seriously in the state of Florida. Whether the incident happened with purpose or resulted from boredom, damaging a dwelling or structure from fire or an explosion can lead to an arson charge. A recent case in …

September 8, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Graffiti is a form of art that is usually tied to societal or political messaging and shown in public places like on the sides of buildings, under bridges, on walls, or inside abandoned structures. The term graffiti originates as a reference to ancient inscriptions on the walls of ancient structures and ruins. The graffiti in these times consisted of words …

September 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Two people have pled guilty in a case involving the scheme to peddle President Joe Biden’s daughter’s personal belongings. The two defendants sold the stolen property to conservative activist group Project Veritas for $40,000. We will explain the details of the case, along with information on possession of stolen property charges in Florida. What was the Incident? According to the …

September 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

Stealing is a crime, but so is shooting at the person who you believe to be stealing. In a recent case, a store clerk accused a shopper of shoplifting, but instead of calling the police to report the theft, he took matters into his own hands and shot at the victim. Now the store employee is facing criminal charges for …

August 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

One of Apple’s newest accessories has helped police find the person responsible for stealing over $16,000 worth of luggage. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement regarding the arrest, and how they worked together with the airport to cross-reference employees who lived in the area where the victim’s Apple AirTag was last marked on a GPS tracker. We …

July 31, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

A “Project-X” level party broke out in a million-dollar mansion in Watercolor, Florida. The party was the result of a break-in and burglary, where over 250 teens swarmed into the empty house and ransacked the place. Not only did they post proof of themselves drinking, partying, and boxing in the house, but there are also multiple items that were stolen …

July 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

There are different variations when it comes to burglary or theft crimes in Florida. One specific type of theft crime is referred to as burglary of a conveyance, or an “auto burglary.” To be arrested and charged with this type of crime, prosecutors must be able to prove that you have trespassed into a vehicle, and with the intention to …

July 8, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Sometimes showing that you’re the right person for the job doesn’t work out the way you intend it to. For one man, his attempt to show his skills landed him with a criminal charge. After the application process for Disney’s security team was taking too long, a man took matters into his own hands. The man successfully stole two large …