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April 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In November 2021, Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) published a report to outline a five-year analysis of homicides in Leon County. This report is called Anatomy of a Homicide Report the first of its kind and is aimed to help stop violent crimes across the county. A team was assembled in April 2021 to review homicide reports from 2015-2020. The …

April 21, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

If you are in a stressful or violent scenario, you may be wondering if and how you can protect yourself. A lot of the time self-defense seems like a very straightforward concept. If you fear that you are in danger, you want to be able to protect yourself. However, it is important to follow all of the laws about just …

April 11, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

A case involving a Tallahassee man that has spanned two decades was recently reheard in court on March 23, 2022. The twists and turns of the case, which initially took place on a college campus and shook the state of Florida, will be thoroughly explored. What Happened? In August and September of 1999, Lawrence Lombardi planted and detonated two pipe …

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

In the heat of the moment, people are faced with a fight or flee knee-jerk reaction when dealing with stressful confrontations. This response is often thought of as a defense mechanism from older times when our instincts were poised to keep us alive in dangerous situations. In today’s age, however, ignoring these instincts might not just be smarter, but could …

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

Do you trust your friends? For most people – the answer is yes. Imagine you are 20 years old, hungover, on the couch and your friend asks to borrow your car, saying “I’m going to rob someone!” Thinking it’s a joke, or thinking it isn’t a joke and assuming they will stick to robbery, or maybe not even hearing the …

April 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

After almost 30 years, the victim of cold case is finally getting justice – all thanks to a beer can. The 1990 murder of Lou Beauregard, 68, was closed after lack of evidence and issues involving a psychic in trying to solve the case years ago. However, after North Palm Beach police department organized a cold case team in 2018, …

April 5, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

On March 24th, 2022, Frank Quarles was found guilty of second-degree murder for a tragic crime that occurred in 2012. In the decade since the incident, the case has had a turbulent journey through the Palm Beach County court system – a journey that will be discussed and examined through this blog. What Happened? In 2017, Frank Quarles, who was …

March 31, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Everyone has different parenting styles. This is especially true when it comes to disciplinary methods. While some parents see spanking as a fit punishment, others might find it barbarous. But is it illegal in the eyes of the law? Corporal punishment is a complicated legal issue as courts, including the United States Supreme Court, have precedent outlining parents’ fundamental right …

March 31, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

As human beings, it is natural to feel empathy and want to help others when they seem to be in distress. Some may even be considered a “hero” for providing a helping hand. However in some cases, trying to help out others may end up backfiring. What happens when the person you are trying to help becomes the problem themselves? …