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July 11, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

In Florida, lewd or lascivious molestation (Fla. Stat. Section 800.04(5)) is a very serious felony offense that is charged when a victim is less than 16 years of age. Though lewd or lascivious molestation is always a felony in Florida, the severity of the criminal penalties depends on the age of the victim and the defendant: If the victim is …

July 9, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

In Florida, criminal mischief is a serious offense. Under Fla. Stat. Section 806.13, criminal mischief occurs when a person willfully or maliciously injures or damages any real or personal property by any means. Examples of criminal mischief may include: Painting graffiti onto a public building Throwing a brick through someone’s window Damaging a historical monument Criminal mischief is punishable as …

July 9, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Social Media Social Share

In Florida, online solicitation of a minor (someone under the age of 18) is a very serious offense. It is typically charged as a third-degree felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. However, if someone misrepresents their age in the process of soliciting a minor online, this is considered a second-degree felony – punishable …

July 9, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share

In Florida, trespass in a structure or conveyance is a serious criminal offense. Depending on the facts of the case, trespass may be charged as a second-degree misdemeanor (punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine), a first-degree misdemeanor (punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a $1,000 fine) or a third-degree felony (punishable …

July 8, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, grand theft of a firearm is a very serious criminal offense. Under Fla. Stat. Section 812.014(2)(c)(5), theft of a firearm of any value is considered grand theft – a third-degree felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. If someone is charged with grand theft of a firearm, this may initially seem like …

July 8, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Drug Charges Social Share

In Florida, use of or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia – even without possession of the underlying drug – is a criminal offense. Fla. Stat. Section 893.147 makes use of or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia a first-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail, 1 year of probation, and a $1,000 fine.  However, …

July 8, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes Social Share

In Florida, burglary of a conveyance is a very serious enhanceable felony offense. This blog will discuss the offense of burglary of a conveyance in Florida and potential defenses if someone is charged with this crime. Under Fla. Stat. Section 810.02, burglary is defined as entering or remaining in a dwelling, structure or conveyance with the intent to commit a …

July 8, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Social Share

In Florida, traveling to meet a minor for the purpose of sexual activity is a very serious criminal offense. Under Fla. Stat. Section 847.0135(4), traveling to meet a minor is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Though some cases involve an allegation that someone traveled to meet an actual minor for …

July 8, 2025 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes Social Share

In Florida, attempted second-degree murder is a very serious felony offense. It is typically charged as a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. When someone is arrested and formally charged with attempted second-degree murder, this can initially seem like a hopeless situation. However, various defenses exist to this charge. This blog will …