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May 10, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Page Updated March 19, 2024 Nearly two decades after the gruesome “Xbox Killings,” the Deltona case began its retrial for two of the defendants. The 2004 murder case received mass attention due to its graphic context and seemingly odd motive. In 2023, the case was halted due to a new change in Florida’s death penalty statute. This page will provide …

May 3, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Three decades after Marlene Warren was shot by a “killer clown” with balloons and carnations, the case is finally ending with the defendant pleading guilty. Sheila Keen-Warren, 59, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for allegedly killing her husband’s first wife. Keen-Warren was originally arrested and charged with first-degree murder in 2017 but has had her trial postponed multiple times due …

April 27, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

Breakups can be hard, but that does not give anyone the right to commit crimes against their ex. In a recent Florida case, a woman is now facing a series of criminal charges after allegedly driving into her ex’s driveway and damaging his car, before lighting her own car on fire. This article will provide case details, along with the …

April 27, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Child abuse is an unfortunate crime that affects thousands of children in Florida and the rest of the United States. The effects of child abuse can be devastating, causing both physical and emotional trauma. Not only is child abuse morally reprehensible, but it is also illegal in the state of Florida. A person who is accused of child abuse may …

April 17, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

As a parent or guardian, you have a responsibility to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the minors in your care. However, what happens when your actions or behavior lead a minor down a path of delinquency? In Florida, contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a serious offense that carries criminal consequences. This offense involves any action …

April 14, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

If a person physically harms their intimate partner, they may face charges for domestic violence. Domestic violence is a pattern of violence or abuse in an intimate relationship to gain power or control over the other partner. Domestic violence can take place in any form of relationship, regardless of gender, age, or sexual orientation. Domestic violence can cause long-lasting physical, …

April 13, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

In some criminal cases, the defendant may need mental health assistance rather than time in prison. The defendant may be deemed unfit to stand trial if the court believes that they are unable to comprehend the charges against them. In one recent Hillsborough County case, a Wimauma woman has just avoided any jail time after almost being sentenced to 100 …

April 13, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

The disappearance of a St. Petersburg attorney has resulted in a Tampa-based doctor being charged with first-degree murder. In Florida, first-degree murder is one of the most serious criminal offenses a person can be charged with, as the penalties include life in prison or the death penalty. This page will provide information on the case along with Florida’s first-degree murder …

April 1, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Update: Florida Enacts New Death Penalty Law Whether states should impose the death penalty for certain criminal defendants is a debate that remains controversial across the nation. Florida is one of many states that continues to implement the death penalty. Also referred to as ‘capital punishment,’ this type of sentencing is reserved for the most serious crimes such as murder. …