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September 23, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida, Harmful Communication to a Minor is a little-known law (Fla. Stat. 847.01385). However, this crime may be charged in cases where a defendant’s communications with a minor does not constitute actual solicitation for sex, but does involve repeated and intentional verbal or written descriptions of unlawful sexual acts.  This blog will discuss Florida’s new law prohibiting “harmful communication …

September 23, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida, attempted manslaughter by act is a serious criminal offense. However, it is not well understood, and often confused with other crimes. This blog will answer frequently asked questions about attempted manslaughter by act in Florida (Fla. Stat. 782.07 and 777.04). #1 – What is attempted manslaughter by act in Florida? This is a common question, as the answer …

September 23, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida, assault is a serious criminal offense. However, it is often confused with other offenses, including battery. This blog will answer frequently asked questions about the offense of assault (simple assault) in Florida (Fla. Stat 784.011). #1 – What is the definition of assault? According to Florida law, an “assault” is an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act …

September 23, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida, improper exhibition of a firearm is a serious criminal offense. However, the state’s law against improper exhibition of a firearm is not widely understood. This blog will answer frequently asked questions about improper exhibition of a firearm (Fla. Stat. 790.10). #1 – What is “improper exhibition of a firearm?” Improper exhibition of a firearm occurs when someone displays …

September 23, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida, manslaughter is an extremely serious crime. However, it is often poorly understood, even by some who are relatively well-acquainted with the state’s other homicide laws. This blog will answer frequently asked questions about manslaughter law in Florida. #1 – What is the definition of manslaughter in Florida? Florida defines manslaughter under Fla. Stat. 782.07. For manslaughter to occur, …

September 10, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida and throughout the U.S., DNA evidence often serves as a key aspect of a criminal case. But there are clear limits to the value of DNA evidence that are not widely understood. This blog will bust 10 common myths about the use of DNA evidence in Florida criminal trials. #1 – A “DNA match” means someone is guilty …

September 10, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida, there are currently three criminal offenses punishable by the death penalty: First-degree premeditated murder First-degree felony murder Capital sexual battery (defendant over 18, child under 12) But starting October 1, 2025, there is a new offense that will be punishable by death in Florida: capital human trafficking. Though this law has not received much discussion, as it is …

September 10, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida, grand theft of a firearm is a very serious crime. However, there are many common misunderstandings about this law. This article will answer frequently asked questions about the charge of grand theft of a firearm in Florida. #1 – What is grand theft of a firearm? Grand theft of a firearm is defined as knowingly obtaining or using, …

September 5, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida, attempted second-degree murder is an extremely serious criminal offense. Florida is one of the only U.S. states to have a law regarding attempted second-degree murder – so this naturally raises many questions about it. This blog will explore the answers to frequently asked questions about attempted second-degree murder (Fla. Stat. 782.04 and 777.04). #1 – What is attempted …