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Florida DUI

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 …

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Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

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 …

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CS/SB 494 – Compensation of Victims of Wrongful Incarceration

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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 …

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Dismissal(Nolle Pros): What does Nolle Prosequi Mean, in Florida?

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). …

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The Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative: Is it Final Step for Medical Marijuana, or One More Hurdle on The Long Track to Legalization?

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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 …

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Pumphrey Law Offers Scholarship for Florida Students

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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 …

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