Facing criminal charges for an alleged offense can cause any person to feel overwhelmed or concerned for their future. If a person in Florida is accused of illegally entering a place with the intent to commit a crime, they may be charged with burglary. The State of Florida has categorized burglary into different offenses depending on where the alleged crime …

After being served with a petition for a protective order against domestic violence, be careful to follow the letter and spirit of the court order. In many cases, the initial accusations are unfounded, but the respondent violates the court order by contacting the petitioner. Any violation of a temporary or permanent restraining order comes with serious criminal consequences. In many …

While stalking is primarily thought of as the continuous unwanted physical presence of another person, the digital age has transformed the ways in which alleged victims can be followed and harassed through electronic means. When a person is accused of willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly following or harassing another person over the internet, they can be charged with the offense of …

When a person is accused of constantly following or harassing another person in Florida, they can face criminal prosecution for stalking. Stalking charges often accompany domestic violence cases, where a relationship ends and one party harbors resentment. In some cases, obsession leads one person to attempt to stay in contact with another person even when it becomes clear that the contact is …

Domestic violence encompasses a variety of violent actions towards a family or household member. Assault and battery are two criminal offenses that are considered domestic crimes when they are committed against a family member, household member, or person in a dating relationship. When it comes to accusations of domestic assault or domestic battery, there is enormous pressure on law enforcement …

When a person is accused of an act of violence against another person, they can be arrested and charged with Battery. Depending on the details of the case, Florida prosecutors can charge a defendant with simple Battery or Aggravated Battery. Our society takes criminal acts of violence, such as Battery, very seriously. If you are convicted of a Battery charge in …

Jurisdictions throughout Florida utilize a uniform bond schedule that sets certain amounts for criminal defendants to pay to get released prior to their trial. The state has specific rules and regulations when it comes to pretrial release. With many felony charges, the amounts of these bonds can be simply unaffordable for the average person. Unless an alleged offender is accused …

FAMU Student Defense Attorney The attorneys at Pumphrey Law represent students attending the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, FL. When a student at FAMU is charged with a crime or given a “notice to appear” on a criminal offense, the law enforcement officer will often file a copy of the report to officials at FAMU. Even if the …

Those charged with misdemeanor offenses often believe the charge is not that serious. People sometimes think that they can just avoid a criminal record by pleading “no contest” or accepting probation. If you were charged or cited with a misdemeanor, you should not attempt to resolve it without the assistance of an experienced Tallahassee criminal defense attorney. If you don’t …