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It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week!
April 29, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share
Every year at the end of April, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) hosts the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The week-long event aims to recognize the efforts of professionals and volunteers who help support victims of crime all across the U.S. It is also important to ensure that all information regarding hate crimes or other trauma-related events are …
Read MoreMedical Fraud Scheme in South Florida
April 28, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share
A massive medical fraud scheme case has been investigated and uncovered in South Florida. The head of the fraud now faces charges of one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud, along with 11 other counts of health care fraud. What was supposed to be a patient recovery center for people recovering from alcohol and drugs …
Read MoreIs Pretending to be a Police Officer a Crime in Florida?
April 28, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share
Uniforms are a common sight on Halloween: corrections officers, firefighters, and of course the typical police officer. However aside from October 31st, are you actually allowed to wear a fake uniform? Many people may be unaware that pretending to be an officer is a crime in the state of Florida. There are serious consequences for falsely impersonating an officer, especially …
Read MoreFSU’s Student Conduct Code – Can the University Suspend or even Expel you for a Violation?
April 25, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College, College Student Disciplinary Hearing, Criminal Defense Social Share
It is common for students facing disciplinary action from their school to feel panic or to be scared at the possible repercussions they are facing. It can be especially difficult depending on the charges the student is facing, as it’s not uncommon for some young adults in college to start drinking and experimenting with illegal drugs. An old post by …
Read MoreEscalated Traffic Violation – How Getting Pulled Over can Lead to Serious Criminal Charges
April 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share
Not everyone is a perfect driver all the time. The state of Florida has specific traffic laws in place to ensure that there is safety on the roads. Police officers will often complete traffic stops for violations of traffic laws. If you have completed a traffic violation and get pulled over, it is important to know your rights. A police …
Read MoreWhat is Leon County’s Anatomy of a Homicide Project?
April 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share
In November 2021, Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) published a report to outline a five-year analysis of homicides in Leon County. This report is called Anatomy of a Homicide Report the first of its kind and is aimed to help stop violent crimes across the county. A team was assembled in April 2021 to review homicide reports from 2015-2020. The …
Read MoreLeon County’s “Hidden in Plain Sight” Exhibition – Educating Parents on Potential Dangers in their Child’s Room
April 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share
It is natural for parents to feel concerned about their children’s activities. This is intensified once kids reach the adolescent stage. Teenagers are known for testing the limits and trying new things—sometimes even things that are illegal. Leon County has a yearly program to try and build the bridge between parents and their children. Understanding the potential dangers that your …
Read MoreWater Gun Prank Leads to Arrest in FL
April 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses Social Share
Sometimes attempting to pull a prank doesn’t work in your favor. Teens and young adults may act without fully considering the consequences of their actions. For one young man, going onto a high school campus may have seemed harmless in theory, but ended up receiving several criminal charges. Since the individual was already 18-years-old, he will be tried as an …
Read MoreStudent Rights – Understanding Alleged Student Violations
April 22, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. College, College Student Disciplinary Hearing, Criminal Defense Social Share
Attending a prestigious school like Florida State University (“FSU”) can be daunting and stressful at times for students. It’s not uncommon for them to find ways to make their academic life easier or to de-stress in ways that are not in their best interest. Most students strive to make it to the top of their class but those that take …
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Attorney Don Pumphrey, Jr. is a former prosecutor, former law enforcement officer, and a successful and experienced criminal defense attorney. Don has achieved over 100 not guilty verdicts at trial and over 2,000 dismissals.
