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June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI, Violent Crimes Social Share

DUI manslaughter is a very serious criminal charge in the state of Florida. A regular DUI is when a person is driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The charge gets escalated to DUI manslaughter if the individual’s reckless driving resulted in a crash, which then resulted in the death of another human or unborn child. If a …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

After a case was considered cold for over two decades, a guilty verdict has finally been reached. With the evidence including a palm print and matching DNA, Antonio Rivers, 41, has been convicted of a charge of sexual battery with a weapon and armed trespassing. The defense team put up a fight, claiming that there were several issues with the …

June 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

This Wednesday things went from bad to worse in Tallahassee. What began with a man shooting three of his family members has ended with a Tallahassee Police Officer dying in the line of duty. We will cover the details of the case, along with the various charges the defendant may face for killing a police officer. What was the Incident? …

June 20, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

A conviction of capital punishment, or the death penalty, was upheld this week for a man convicted of first-degree murder. Granville Ritchie, 41, was charged and found guilty of raping and killing a 9-year-old girl in 2014. The decision for the death sentence was unanimous, but an appeal was made by the defense team for potential improper behavior by the …

June 14, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses, Violent Crimes Social Share

A 10-year-old girl in Orlando may be facing murder charges after shooting an adult this past week. The tragic event happened after her mother got into an altercation with another woman in their apartment complex. The fight turned violent when the young girl grabbed her mother’s gun and shot the other woman. Now that the girl has been taken into …

June 12, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

The trial process is long and complex. There are many hearings and motions heard before the trial even starts. However, once the trial has started and a jury has been seated, then it’s usually off to the races and the trial is conducted with no stopping. During COVID we had many trials suspended due to courthouse closures and concerns from …

June 9, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Convenience is ideal for all consumers in the U.S. Within American culture is the large number of fast-food restaurants that dominate in every state. Florida has its own share of fast-food establishments, which usually results in people getting affordable food, and fast. Most of the time, individuals who order inside eat their food, and leave. However, there are instances in …

June 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

The recent mass shootings across our nation have brought up many important issues, from law control to better mental health screening of our youth, to the public’s eye. While not a new subject, with our legislation taking a much harder stance and proactive approach to preventing these unfortunate events since the 2018 Mass shooting in Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school, …

June 6, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

After spending almost 20 years behind prison bars, a man in Florida who was charged with first-degree murder is being released. Jason Andrew Simpson, 49, was accused of brutally murdering a couple he was acquainted with in 1999 in their Jacksonville home. Although Simpson was initially sentenced to the death penalty after the case’s trial, there has been recent concern …