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April 21, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

If you are in a stressful or violent scenario, you may be wondering if and how you can protect yourself. A lot of the time self-defense seems like a very straightforward concept. If you fear that you are in danger, you want to be able to protect yourself. However, it is important to follow all of the laws about just …

April 21, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses Social Share

Florida is known for its leniency when it comes to owning a gun. However, one charge they take very seriously is possessing a gun on a school campus. Gun violence is a serious issue, and it is important to educate both parents and students on the potential outcome of having one on campus. In Leon County, there have recently been …

April 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Getting accused of a crime is an extremely stressful situation. If you notice you may be under an investigation by the police in Florida, it is of the utmost importance to understand how to protect your rights. What happens if you are unaware of tell-tale signs of being investigated by law enforcement officers? We have provided you with helpful tips …

April 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the controversial new abortion bill, which does not come as a surprise to many. DeSantis has pushed his pro-life initiatives for some time now, which can be found here. After the Senate passed the bill 23-15 early this year, the final step in HB 5 becoming a law was getting signed by Gov. DeSantis. …

April 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Juvenile Offenses, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

When we think of teenagers, one thing that often comes to mind is that they tend to make mistakes. It makes sense—their brains aren’t fully developed yet, their bodies and minds are still developing, and the social stigma of looking “cool” to friends can often lead to some bad decisions. Young adults lack impulse control due to the fact that …

April 18, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Yet another round of jurors have been released in the attempt to find a 12-seat jury in the upcoming Parkland High School shooting case. Only two weeks into the jury selection process, and Broward County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer has now removed an entire 60-member panel of potential jurors. This is not the first set of people who have been …

April 14, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

Lying to your work is never a good idea. This is especially true if it ends up with you landing behind bars. For one Florida police officer, she is now facing the consequences for lying to her department—and facing charges for grand theft. Jacaria Stringer, 25, is currently an officer with the Delray Beach Police Department. Stringer informed her department …

April 14, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

The hunt for a suspect in a capital sexual battery case has finally been found. After 10 long years, Benjamin Quinn, 37, has been arrested by the police. Quinn was found on a secluded farm going by a fake name, and trying to outrun a crime he had already admitted to. In the state of Florida, sexual battery is taken …

April 12, 2022 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

Although prostitution has been highlighted or even glamorized in pop culture, we can guarantee that it is nothing like the hit film, Pretty Woman. In fact, getting caught engaging in prostitution-related crimes can lead to serious consequences. Whether you are the person who is trying to use sex work to make money, have been accused of paying for sex, or …