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August 6, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Carrying a concealed weapon in Florida carries a weight much heavier than the weapon itself. Getting convicted of a charge for carrying a concealed weapon can lead to harsh consequences such as expensive fines and potential jail time. So, what happens if a person is caught carrying a concealed weapon into a courthouse? A recent case in Florida explains what …

August 4, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

William “Wild Bill” Roberts has finally been sentenced to capital punishment in the murder case of his girlfriend, Elizabeth Hellstrom. Roberts was accused of brutally killing his girlfriend, who suffered bleeding in her brain, a fractured sternum, broken ribs, and a ripped abdomen. She also had an ear severed, a kidney split in half, bruises along her arms and legs, …

August 4, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes Social Share

Katherine Magbanua, 37, received a guilty verdict in May for the first-degree murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel. In addition to the murder charge, Magbanua was also found guilty of charges of conspiracy and solicitation. As we’ve covered the case in previous blogs, Magbanua allegedly hired Sigfredo Garcia—the father of her children—along with his friend Luis Rivera to …

August 4, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

It’s Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy for a reason: doomed love. When an individual over the age of 18 has had sexual relations with a minor, it may feel like the love is doomed due to Florida’s strict laws for sex crimes. Some people may use the old saying of “age is just a number,” but it is in fact much …

July 31, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes Social Share

A man in Florida has just been resentenced to life in prison for a sexual battery charge. The case was originally closed in 2012 with a guilty verdict, but was then overturned and called for retrial after a 2018 appeal by the defense team. We will cover the details of the case along with sexual battery charges on a minor …

July 31, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

You may have heard of nitrous oxide before—also referred to as laughing gas, nitro, nangs, hippy crack, or “whippits.” When used for medical purposes, it can be safely used to provide sedation, anesthesia, or pain management. However, it is easy to abuse, and has started to become a popular recreational drug. There are Florida laws to prevent the possession and …

July 31, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Florida Panhandle Arrests, News & Announcements Social Share

The Florida Department of Transportation is working together with the Florida Highway Patrol for the collaboration on “Operation Southern Slow Down.” Florida is following suit with Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina. The goal of the operation is to stop reckless driving and speeding along the state highways. Police are hoping to save lives by enforcing strict surveillance of highway …

July 31, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

A “Project-X” level party broke out in a million-dollar mansion in Watercolor, Florida. The party was the result of a break-in and burglary, where over 250 teens swarmed into the empty house and ransacked the place. Not only did they post proof of themselves drinking, partying, and boxing in the house, but there are also multiple items that were stolen …

July 31, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

A man’s best friend? Or most terrorizing weapon? Police officers have used the assistance of dogs for years, to help track down suspects, sniff out drugs, or in some cases chase down suspects who have fled from the authorities. While dogs are known to be incredibly smart and loyal creatures, there are downsides to deploying them in criminal cases. A …