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July 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

The newest bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking aim at the rise of retail theft in the state. The measure is designated to crack down on what State Attorney Ashley Moody has called “organized retail crime.” Under SB 1534, harsher penalties will be invoked on individuals who are caught stealing. The new bill will now make it a …

July 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

When it comes to stealing in Florida, it is the value of the item or items stolen that matter. The difference between petit theft and grand theft is merely how much the stolen property was worth. Florida takes theft very seriously, especially the crime of grand theft. One man in Florida has recently been arrested for stealing boating equipment in …

June 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

The Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has reported an uptick in vehicle break-ins that they are referring to as “smash and grab” crimes. The sheriff’s office is warning citizens to be careful and to refrain from leaving belongings in their cars. The LCSO has described smash and grab as when a person breaks the window of your car or property …

June 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Art is meant to invoke thoughts, feelings, and emotions. There are thousands of art museums across the world, but possibly the most famous is the Louvre located in Paris, France. Millions of people travel to the city of Paris every year to view all of their showcased art, but mainly one in particular: the Mona Lisa. Recently there was an …

May 25, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

Dealing with a robbery is a scary situation. The person robbed may lose their money, property, and feel a loss of safety. Robbery charges are taken very seriously in Florida, especially when there is a weapon involved. A person accused of armed robbery can face expensive fines and long-term imprisonment if convicted. An armed robbery case from 2019 has just …

April 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

When we think of teenagers, one thing that often comes to mind is that they tend to make mistakes. It makes sense—their brains aren’t fully developed yet, their bodies and minds are still developing, and the social stigma of looking “cool” to friends can often lead to some bad decisions. Young adults lack impulse control due to the fact that …

April 14, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Lying to your work is never a good idea. This is especially true if it ends up with you landing behind bars. For one Florida police officer, she is now facing the consequences for lying to her department—and facing charges for grand theft. Jacaria Stringer, 25, is currently an officer with the Delray Beach Police Department. Stringer informed her department …

February 28, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Most shoplifting cases do not start with the police detaining and arresting an individual. Usually, a store owner or employee will detain the offender until the police arrive on the scene. To read more about retail theft, visit our blog post here. This may seem like a violation of the offender’s civil liberties, but under Florida’s retail theft statute, it …

February 16, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Dude, Where’s My Car? Florida Man’s Search for Vehicle Ends with Multiple Criminal Charges Sometimes a night out can lead to a rough morning—and potentially, memory loss. Whether it be how you got home, where you put your keys, or even where your vehicle is, many details about the wild night before can be gone with the wind. For one …