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August 28, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The last two years have seen a rise in violence, or excessive force being used during police-citizen encounters. After the summer of 2020, protests took place across the entire country to ask for reform of the police departments. These recent events have created a tense relationship between police officers and citizens.  Law enforcement officers have the authorization to use force …

August 28, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Texting & Driving According to Section 316.305 of the Florida Statutes, a person may not operate a motor vehicle while texting. Specifically, the statute states  “A person may not operate a motor vehicle while manually typing or entering multiple letters, numbers, symbols, or other characters into a wireless communications device or while sending or reading data on such a device …

August 26, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The crimes of conspiracy, attempt and solicitation are codified in Florida Statute 777.04 which bars any individual from conspiring, attempting, or soliciting to commit a criminal act. While attempt can be charged while an individual is acting alone, conspiracy and solicitation require two or more individuals to be involved. These charges are often easier for the state to prove but …

August 26, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

Getting pulled over is already an extremely stressful situation. Spotting the red and blue lights in your rearview mirror never produces a good feeling. No one wishes to be in trouble with the law, however, these things happen. A missed stop sign, running a red light, or driving with too-dark tint on your windows. These are all valid reasons for …

August 26, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Coming into contact with a police officer creates a high-pressured environment. Whether you have committed a crime or have been accused of committing a crime, it can be extremely stressful to deal with the police. They are not there to be your friend. Police officers are doing their job of trying to get you to admit to the fault of …

August 25, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

Compulsory Education in Florida In Florida, Section 1003.21 of the Florida Statutes states that all children who are 6 years old or will be 6 years old by February 1st of any school year, or who are older than six years old but have not yet turned 16, must attend school regularly during the entire school term. Once a child …

August 23, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

How Twitter Played a Role in the Black Lives Matter Movement of 2020 Social justice movements have been a part of the human experience for decades. When people feel distressed or dissatisfied with a current law or global situation, groups of people have come together in face-to-face protests around the world. From the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and …

August 23, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

House Bill 1467: Employment Benefits and Accommodations for Crime Victims and Witnesses, and Senate Bill 1838: Employee Protections, are both criminal justice reform bills aimed at further protecting victims of crime. Lawmakers in Tallahassee are at the center of these bills, hoping their implementation will help “maintain human dignity while trying to improve mental health and strengthen rehabilitation.” However, those …

August 18, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. News & Announcements Social Share

The Order that Started it all Ron DeSantis issued an executive order on July 30 titled “Ensuring Parents’ Freedom to Choose – Masks in Schools”. The order was intended to “protect the fundamental right of parents to make health and educational decisions for their children,” by preventing school districts from imposing mask mandates for children at school. If the State …