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September 8, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

With fall right around the corner, one of the nation’s spookiest and most beloved holidays is upon us – Halloween. While the end of October brings about cute costumes and young trick-or-treaters, there is inevitably a dark side to the day. Criminal activity can spike during the holiday season. Northeastern Professor James Alan Fox claimed that from 2006 to 2009, …

September 8, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

I scream, you scream, we all scream for more knowledge on the arson statute in Florida! Arson charges are often complex and taken very seriously in the state of Florida. Whether the incident happened with purpose or resulted from boredom, damaging a dwelling or structure from fire or an explosion can lead to an arson charge. A recent case in …

September 8, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Football season is about to begin which means many people across the United States are starting to draft their fantasy football teams. Aside from fantasy football, many Americans enjoy betting on various sports, either online or in person. But is sports betting legal in Florida? If not, what penalties are associated with illegal sports betting? We’ll cover everything you need …

September 8, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Graffiti is a form of art that is usually tied to societal or political messaging and shown in public places like on the sides of buildings, under bridges, on walls, or inside abandoned structures. The term graffiti originates as a reference to ancient inscriptions on the walls of ancient structures and ruins. The graffiti in these times consisted of words …

September 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Sometimes, when a suspect is arrested and charged with a criminal offense, they have no idea what is actually going on. This can be due to a mental illness, mental defect, or other types of infirmity that result in the individual being incapable of understanding the nature of the charges against them. This can lead to the criminal defendant being …

September 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

A lesser-included offense refers to a criminal offense that has elements which are completely contained in another, more serious, criminal offense. It can also be referred to as another criminal law term – a necessarily included offense. It describes a phenomenon with lesser-included offenses where it is not possible to commit the more serious criminal offense without committing the lesser …

September 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

After George Floyd died in 2020, there was national outrage that took to the streets in month-long protests. One of the responses during these protests was to deface or destroy Confederate monuments across the U.S. that many claimed represented racist ideologies. In April 2021, Florida’s governor decided to pass a new law that would protect these controversial monuments, and potentially …

September 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

In February of 2018, Nikolas Cruz, 19, took many lives when he opened fire on the students and faculty of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Cruz, who fled the scene, was later arrested without incident. We have been covering the trial that ensued, discussing various issues like social media, gun laws, jury selection, juror misconduct, attorney issues, …

September 7, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

A woman is now in critical condition due to a shooting that took place last Sunday. Another driver allegedly shot at her while at a red light, due to road rage. The victim was able to follow the shooter and retrieve her information before calling emergency services to go to the hospital. The alleged shooter has now been arrested and …