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

In Florida, traveling to meet a minor for the purpose of sexual activity (Fla. Stat. 847.0135(4)) is a very serious criminal offense. However, it is often misunderstood. This blog will answer all of the most frequently asked questions about the charge of traveling to meet a minor in Florida. #1 – What is “traveling to meet a minor?” Florida’s law …

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, Sex Crimes Social Share

In Florida, sexual battery is an extremely serious criminal charge. If someone is involved in a Florida sexual battery case or is conducting research into the state’s sexual battery statute (Fla. Stat. 794.011), many “frequently asked questions” tend to be asked. This blog will answer those questions. #1 – What is sexual battery in Florida? Sexual battery is commonly referred …

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 …

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

In Florida, someone may be charged with traveling to meet a minor (Fla. Stat. 847.0135(4)) after being ensnared in a police sting. Traveling to meet a minor for the purpose of sexual activity in Florida is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Many defenses to this charge exist, such as entrapment …

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

The abandonment doctrine allows law enforcement to test for someone’s DNA in an effort to match them to biological material found at a particular scene even without a warrant or consent. But when does this doctrine actually apply in Florida? The answer is – police may gather and test “abandoned” DNA if it is left behind in a place or …

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

Florida’s Stand Your Ground law is one of the state’s most widely-known statutes. Under Fla. Stat. 776.012 and 776.032, someone may use or threaten to use force (including deadly force) if it is a reasonable and proportional response to defend themselves, others, or prevent commission of a forcible felony (e.g. aggravated battery, sexual battery, robbery). But there is a fascinating …

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

Florida’s Stand Your Ground law is one of the state’s most widely debated pieces of legislation. But it is also one of the most poorly understood. This article will address some of the most common myths about Florida’s Stand Your Ground law (Fla. Stat. 776.012 and 776.032) and explain what the law actually says.  The first myth about Florida’s Stand …