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September 9, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Seal or Expunge Criminal Record Social Share

In Florida, once you are convicted of a felony, you lose certain rights. The most common right is the right to own or possess a firearm or ammunition. If someone with a felony conviction is found illegally owning a firearm, serious penalties can arise. Additional issues come up when this charge is tried with another charge, like possession of a …

September 8, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The New Florida Rule According to SB 2006, a liability bill signed into law in May by Governor Ron DeSantis, businesses, schools, and government entities can be fined of up to $5,000 per individual and face a separate violation by the Department of Health if they ask to see a customer or member of the public’s vaccine passport. A vaccine …

September 7, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The Tallahassee Police Department introduced a first of its kind  mobile phone app last month that allows the public to record their interactions with law enforcement. Coined “Tallahassee Bystander”, the app, which was unveiled by Tallahassee’s Police Chief, is supposed to be a way for law enforcement to “listen and continue to collaborate on ways to strengthen our relationships with …

September 7, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

When a crime has been committed, the person who is responsible is the one who is charged with that specific crime. However, the state of Florida follows the theory of “all for one, one for all”. This describes the case of the principal, or any person who has helped in the process of the crime committed. In the case of …

September 2, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Mental health courts are a special kind of court aimed at helping repeat offenders with untreated mental illness. Florida courts recognize that their jails and prisons are “not designed, equipped, or funded to deal with serious mental illness, so the creation of mental health court was a logical response.” Often, mental health courts will order offenders to attend treatment facilities …

September 2, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

Under Florida law, disorderly conduct is crime consisting of disturbing, or breaching, the public peace, outraging public decency, or fighting in public. This crime is categorized as a misdemeanor in the second-degree, which can pose severe consequences, like jail time, probation, and a criminal record which can affect professional and housing prospects. That is why it is incredibly important to …

September 1, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

What is a “Red Flag” Law In response to the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the state enacted a “red flag” law that allowed judges to order potentially dangerous individuals to surrender their firearms. Five states had some version of a red flag law before the Stoneman Douglas shooting; however, eleven additional states enacted …

August 31, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements Social Share

The Karen’s are at it again—this time with a winning outcome in their favor. To get the background on the origin of Karen’s and their unusual characteristics, read our Karen blog post here.  In a recent court case, Alison Taylor had to go head-to-head with the city of Saginaw, Michigan, over 14 parking tickets. Although 14 seems like a high number, …

August 30, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Social Media Social Share

**Disclaimer** This article is intended for informational purposes only. Pumphrey Law does not currently assist with cases involving contracts or Twitter direct messages In the current age of smart phones, it is easy to assume that most people are participating on social media. With popular platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, it appears that there are endless ways to …