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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 …

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

In Florida, aggravated assault (Fla. Stat. 784.021) is a very serious offense. It is one of the most commonly charged felonies in the state, but is often poorly understood. This blog will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about aggravated assault in Florida. #1 – What is aggravated assault? Aggravated assault involves an unlawful threat of imminent violence, …

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

In Florida, vehicular homicide is a very serious criminal offense. It is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. It becomes a first-degree felony (up to 30 years in prison and a $10,000 fine) if either of the following are true: The defendant failed to stop, give information to authorities, or render …

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

In Florida, vessel homicide is an often misunderstood criminal defense. As a result, many questions often arise when someone is charged with vessel homicide in Florida, or when a person simply wants to learn more about the offense. This blog will answer ten of those frequently asked questions. #1 – What is vessel homicide in Florida? Vessel homicide occurs when …