Pumphrey Law Blog

September 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Two people have pled guilty in a case involving the scheme to peddle President Joe Biden’s daughter’s personal belongings. The two defendants sold the stolen property to conservative activist group Project Veritas for $40,000. We will explain the details of the case, along with information on possession of stolen property charges in Florida. What was the Incident? According to the …

September 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

A former Hollywood police officer received a verdict of not guilty on Thursday regarding a battery charge from 2019. The officer, Matthew Joseph Barbieri, was placed on administrative leave without pay after he became rough with a suspect in a drug arrest. We will cover the details of the incident, as well as the trial that just ended with Barbieri …

September 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Taking someone else’s personal information is against the law, and you can face criminal charges for doing so. Identity theft is a serious offense; from the wise words of Dwight Schrute from The Office: “Identity theft is not a joke, Jim! Millions of families suffer every year!” We will cover the Florida Statute for fraudulent use of personal identification information, …

September 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI Social Share

Getting pulled over by the police is no joking matter. If the authorities believe that you have been operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, you could face a DUI charge. This charge can come with harsh consequences such as expensive fines, jail time, or getting your license revoked. In one recent DUI case, a woman attempted to …

September 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes Social Share

Stealing is a crime, but so is shooting at the person who you believe to be stealing. In a recent case, a store clerk accused a shopper of shoplifting, but instead of calling the police to report the theft, he took matters into his own hands and shot at the victim. Now the store employee is facing criminal charges for …

September 3, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

A trial by jury is one of the most commonly known criminal constitutional rights. This right has been repeated in school, on television, in movies, and through the criminal justice system. While the right to a jury trial is sacred, it is not definite, and not guaranteed to every single criminal defendant. We will cover the Constitutional protections on jury …

September 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

In Florida, those who repeatedly violate the law can be exposed to enhanced sentences in order to reduce recidivism. Recidivism is the number of former prisoners who end up being rearrested for a similar offense. There are several provisions federally and within Florida that provide for increased penalties when a defendant has repeatedly committed serious offenses. This article will provide …

September 2, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

If you or a loved one is facing a possible prison sentence, a knowledgeable defense attorney may be able to assist if you qualify for a downward departure. When sentencing a felony defendant in circuit court, the judge must analyze the defendant’s criminal sentencing score sheet in order to figure out which sentence is appropriate. This sentencing score sheet is …

August 27, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses, News & Announcements Social Share

New reports released from the state’s grand jury have accused former police director Michael Edwards of manipulating and underreporting crimes on school grounds. Although the grand jury agreed that criminal misconduct took place within the department, a “legal quirk” has prevented them from charging Edwards with two felonies and one misdemeanor. The Office of Statewide Prosecution published a final report …