Both the Second Amendment and Section 8 of the State Constitution of Florida guarantee the right to keep and bear arms. Previously, Floridians were allowed to carry concealed firearms or weapons in most places so long as they obtained a concealed weapons license from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Failure to obtain a concealed weapons license and …

Marijuana is the most frequently used illegal substance in Florida and the United States. Although states throughout the country have amended their laws regarding marijuana, Florida’s marijuana laws remain particularly harsh towards cannabis use that is not considered use for medical purposes. Depending on the quantity of marijuana a defendant is accused of possessing, marijuana charges can range from a …

Florida legislators have created specific laws regarding the operation of motor vehicles to keep drivers safe. These laws characterize driving violations as either civil or criminal offenses. Depending on the type of driving infraction you are accused of traffic violations can result in fines, points on your driver’s license which could lead to a suspension or being faced with criminal …

A DUI is a criminal offense under Florida law. The offense is proved by impairment of “normal faculties” or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08 or above. For a first time conviction, your fine will be between $500-$2,000. Driving Under the Influence Florida has some of the strictest laws in the nation regarding drinking and driving. A DUI …

After getting arrested for a criminal offense in Tallahassee or the surrounding areas such as Leon County, Franklin County, Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Liberty County or Wakulla County, you should hire an experienced defense attorney to help you fight against a criminal conviction. Over the years serving as a defense attorney, Don Pumphrey, Jr. has handled thousands of criminal law cases. Prior to …

Finally Getting Rid of Clean Hands? What happens when a prisoner is wrongfully accused of a crime? We can hardly deny that prison, for any length of time, can be a completely life changing experience. Especially if the wrongfully accused crime was something heinous such as sexual assault, homicide, or serious drug offenses. So what has the Florida government done to …

The majority of the defendants in any given Florida courtroom could not tell you the meaning of the term nolle prosequi. Nolle Prosequi, in legal terms, means that ‘[a]t common law the State has the discretion to announce a nolle prosequi any time prior to the swearing of the jury to try the cause. Wilson v. Renfroe, 91 So.2d 857, 859 (Fla.1956). …

On November 8th 2016, over six and a half million Floridians voted in favor of Amendment II, “Use of Marijuana for Debilitating Medical Conditions.”[1]  The electorate supported the measure 71% to 29%,[2] easily satisfying the 60% needed to pass.[3]  Here in Leon County, the electorate voted in favor of the amendment at an incredible 50% margin.[4]  The Florida Constitution mandates that a …

Pumphrey Law is proud to offer a $1,500 scholarship to an accredited college or university. The scholarship is open to high school students accepted to college and current university students of all classifications. To qualify for the scholarship, the applicants must write an 800-1,000 word essay on the dangers of drunk driving and the impact it can have on a student and …