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July 23, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Florida Panhandle Arrests, News & Announcements Social Share

What is Price Gouging? As hurricane season approaches, it is important for Floridians to watch out for themselves and their community. There are many ways we can care for one another, but a surefire way to neglect or hurt your fellow Floridians is to price gouge. This term refers to charging unconscionably high prices for commodities in short supply during …

July 23, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

What? This is a Real Law? Strangely, the idea of someone going around feeding change into almost-expired parking meters has created quite a legal stir throughout the United States. In 1995, a man dressed as a clown named Twister made headlines when he was fined $13 for unauthorized meter feeding in Santa Cruz, California, an ordinance he called an “Anti-Good …

July 23, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Florida, known for our severe weather patterns, strange crimes involving wildlife, and great sports teams, just implemented a new law that will save motorists money and stress! Approved by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 29th, 2021, new Florida law, Chapter No. 2021-188, allows Florida motorist to use their hazard lights during periods of heavy rainfall in limited circumstances.  This law …

July 22, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

On June 14, 2011, the Pasco County Sheriff Department established ‘The Intelligence-Led Policing Section’ (ILP). It was created “to advance the agency’s crime fighting initiatives to a modern-day philosophy.” ILP consists of 30 members which include a director, manager, two analyst supervisors, and twenty analysts. ILP implemented as one of its strategies a form of ‘predictive policing’, an attempt to …

July 21, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

**Disclaimer** This article is intended for informational purposes only. Pumphrey Law does not currently assist with removal from the Sex Offender Registry, nor advise on travel restrictions for those on the registry. An individual added to Florida’s sex offender registry will suffer major consequences – both personal and professional. These consequences can range from limitations on jobs the individual is …

July 20, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

In Florida, the consequences of crimes involving sexually violent and predatory behavior bear severe consequences. Alongside a criminal sentence and other terms of probation, prosecutors can seek to civilly commit a “sexually violent predator.” This civil commitment comes from Florida Statute Section 394.917’s Florida’s Involuntary Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators Act (the “Jimmy Ryce Act”). This Act provides that …

July 16, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In most cases concerning violent crime, like assault or battery, defendants will attempt to assert a form of self-defense at trial. One particular form of self-defense is an affirmative defense called “Defense of Property,” codified in Section 776.031, Florida Statutes. This section is titled “Use or threatened use of force in defense of property” and allows an individual to use, …

July 16, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses Social Share

The Juvenile Justice Process Prevention: The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice utilizes the Office of Prevention and Victim Services to implement programs, strategies, initiatives, and networks designed to prevent children from making contact with the juvenile justice system. Contact with Law Enforcement/Custody: In the juvenile justice system, youth are taken into custody, whereas adults are arrested. Once a juvenile is …

July 15, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

*This article is for informational use only. Pumphrey Law does not practice, nor advise, on any firearm sales, in Florida or elsewhere.* The buying, selling, gifting, or transferring of firearms from one private individual in Florida to another is legal given you abide by federal and state laws. Despite Florida being recognized as a more lenient state when it comes …