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September 23, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida, assault is a serious criminal offense. However, it is often confused with other offenses, including battery. This blog will answer frequently asked questions about the offense of assault (simple assault) in Florida (Fla. Stat 784.011). #1 – What is the definition of assault? According to Florida law, an “assault” is an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act …

September 23, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

In Florida, someone may be charged with soliciting a minor online (or someone believed to be a minor) for sexual activity. In some cases, they may face an allegation of lewd or lascivious written solicitation of certain minors (Fla. Stat. 794.053).  This blog will discuss lewd or lascivious written solicitation of certain minors and answer frequently asked questions about this …

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 Social Share

In Florida, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (Fla. Stat. Section 790.23) is a very serious offense. However, it is often misunderstood – as there is confusion about when the law applies and the potential penalties someone faces if convicted. This blog will answer frequently asked questions about possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in Florida. …

September 10, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

In criminal law, the term “entrapment” is thrown around quite a lot. But there is sometimes a misunderstanding of what entrapment actually is, and when entrapment can be used as a legal defense to a criminal charge. This blog will answer the most frequently asked questions about entrapment in Florida. #1 – What is entrapment? Entrapment occurs when law enforcement …

September 10, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, burglary of a conveyance (Fla. Stat. 810.02) is a very serious offense. If someone or their loved one is arrested and charged with burglary of a conveyance, they often have many questions about the charge. This blog will answer frequently asked questions about burglary of a conveyance in Florida. #1 – What is burglary of a conveyance? Burglary …

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 …