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January 4, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

Most criminal cases are investigated by detectives who are seeking the truth, and sometimes what seems like reliable evidence does not stand up to par after closer inspection. Something similar happened in this year-old case out of Clearwater, Florida, where a man accused of throwing another person overboard had his case dropped after the initial evidence did not merit prosecution. …

January 4, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

President Biden has recently signed a new federal law that will prohibit non-disclosure agreements that have previously been used to silence the victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Several years after the initial “#MeToo Movement,” the Speak Out Act is meant to prevent censorship for victims of sexual abuse so that they can come forward with their stories—something that …

January 3, 2023 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

When a criminal case involves the abuse, abandonment, or neglect of a minor in Florida, a child protection team (CPT) may be assigned to the victim for additional support. A recent case in Osceola County has recently been criticized for conducting an “inappropriate” investigation with a minor that did not include a CPT. This article will provide information on child …

December 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Florida’s Legislative session normally takes place early in the year, but when pressing issues come up or when there isn’t enough time to deal with some topics, our legislation holds special sessions later in the year. While this year our legislation passed and amended various laws during regular and special sessions, a few laws aren’t taking effect until the beginning …

December 30, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Once the festivities are over, it can be hard to figure out how to get rid of your once beautiful Christmas tree. Not to mention, that most of us end up with tons of boxes once the Christmas presents are opened and it can be hard to know how to deal with them. Some people like to save their boxes …

December 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

A former Florida university student has been convicted and sentenced after being accused of grooming and using a computer to entice a minor to engage in prohibited sexual activity. This article will provide information from a recent case in Florida, along with information on the relevant criminal charges in Florida. What was the Incident? Former Florida Atlantic University (FAU) student …

December 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

A recent study by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), published in the JEMA Pediatrics journal, covered over 38,000 homicides in the U.S. with victims between the ages of 0-17 in 1999-2020. The study found that homicide is the new leading cause of death in children following the recent increase in gun violence in America. This article will …

December 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

Not only does driving under the influence have serious consequences for the person driving, but also for anyone who becomes a victim of a DUI crash. A recent case in Florida displays what charges can come with driving under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances. This page will provide the incident’s details along with giving information on the …

December 21, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

In the state of Florida, it is against the law to have in possession or attempt to promote, any image or video containing the sexual conduct of a minor. Prosecutors will likely try to secure the harshest punishments for anyone accused of such an offense. This page will cover the State laws on promoting the sexual performances of a child …