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April 9, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

There are multiple reasons why a judge may allow a resentencing phase for a criminal case. This can include the prosecutor initiating resentencing, new evidence or legal developments, or changes in sentencing laws. One Florida inmate, however, is attempting to request a resentencing of his death penalty case based on a promise made to the victim’s mother. This page will …

April 9, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

The state of Florida has several different offenses when it comes to negligent driving. One of the more severe forms of careless driving is when a collision occurs, and someone dies. When this happens, the person responsible for the crash can be charged with vehicular homicide. Vehicular homicide is ranked as a Level 7 offense under the Florida Criminal Punishment …

March 20, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Between 1980 to 2016, the United States has experienced around 242,000 homicides that have remained unsolved. That means around 40% of murders that take place in the nation go unsolved, which is bleak considering both public safety and criminal justice for the victim and their family. Luckily, law enforcement can create specialized units to reanalyze and investigate old criminal cases …

March 6, 2024 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses, Violent Crimes Social Share

When a person in Florida is believed to pose a danger to themselves or to others, they may be required to abide by certain restrictions under the State’s Red Flag Law. Florida Courts provide that only law enforcement can request a court to enter a Risk Protection Order against someone who they believe to be a threat. While the legislation …

November 22, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Starting a fire in a dwelling, structure, or conveyance can create a danger to yourself and any other individuals in the surrounding area. Aside from the physical dangers of starting a fire, it is also illegal. In the state of Florida, burning a building, or creating a fire within a building, can result in charges for arson. The crime of …

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

Nearly five years after the disappearance of Iyana Sawyer, a trial for the missing person-turned-murder-case took place in September 2023. The 16-year-old was reported missing while she was five months pregnant, with the father later being revealed as her uncle by marriage. Sawyer’s uncle was accused of killing the teenager out of fear of their secretive relationship and pregnancy becoming …

October 5, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Causing harm to a child is not taken lightly. The state of Florida has various laws to catch individuals accused of abusing or neglecting a child under the age of 18. Despite the two offenses sounding similar, child abuse and neglect are two separate offenses. It is important to differentiate between the two, as well as becoming familiar with the …

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

Making a false report is never a good idea and pretending that a fake emergency will occur can cause unnecessary chaos. If law enforcement responds to the false report, it can result in resources being wasted that could be used for more serious issues. On top of that, the person who communicates the fake report can end up being arrested …

October 3, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

One of the first Florida cases to experience the new sentencing laws under SB 450 has just finished without imposing execution. Despite the amended law only requiring a majority vote instead of a unanimous vote, the jury in the Clarck Paul case decided not to impose capital punishment. This page will provide the case details and the trial’s outcome, along …