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March 15, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Florida is known for its harsh sentencing under the Prison Releasee Reoffender Act, which is also referred to as the “Two Strikes” law. Under the legislation, any person who reoffends with a specified crime within three years of release may be sentenced to the harshest of penalties for such offense. However, one woman is determined to change the law to …

March 11, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Getting into an encounter with the police is already a heightened situation. Circumstances where officers use force while apprehending a suspect often raise questions about the rights and ethics regarding the scenario. While law enforcement is given the right to use force in certain situations, at what point is it too far? In one recent case in Miami, several police …

March 8, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Most bar fights can end up with some bruises and, in bad scenarios, even some damage to the establishment. But what happens when things get out of hand, or worse, when a person pulls out a gun? Can a defendant claim that he was acting in self-defense? This article will provide information on Florida’s self-defense law, along with details on …

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

Two weeks after several middle school students were arrested for making mass shooting depictions on TikTok, a Manatee County judge has determined there is no probable cause to continue detaining the preteens. However, they are potentially facing felony charges for written or online threats of mass shootings. This page will provide details from the case, along with information pertaining to …

February 27, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Earlier this week, deputies in Central Florida responded to calls about a deadly shooting. However, several hours later, the unthinkable happened when the alleged shooter returned to the scene and shot at several journalists and innocent bystanders in the neighborhood. This article will provide the case details along with information on the likely charges the defendant will face after being …

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

Two years after it was first addressed, the proposed EAGLES Act has been reintroduced in Congress by a group of U.S. Senators. The law aims to prevent future acts of mass violence by creating assessment measures for schools. This page will provide details on the bill, along with the criminal charges for threatening a mass shooting or mass violence in …

February 24, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida, it is not illegal to physically discipline your child. However, there are strict laws against those who inflict physical or mental injury on their children. While each parent may have different methods of parenting, certain acts could result in criminal charges. In one recent Florida case, a stepmother is now facing aggravated child abuse for being too violent …

February 20, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Florida is a gun-friendly state, meaning it’s not difficult for those who wish to own a gun to do so. By obtaining a concealed carry license, citizens who meet the qualifying characteristics have the right to carry weapons on their person. However, there are certain places in which even a concealed carry license cannot protect you from civil citations, criminal …

February 20, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Just because a defendant gets acquitted of one criminal offense does not mean they cannot be prosecuted for another alleged crime. In a recent case in Tampa, a Florida-based rapper had been acquitted for less than two weeks before getting arrested for an additional murder. This article will provide the case details, along with information on recidivism in Florida, and …