Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Euthanasia: Suicide Or Death With Dignity? Facing The Legal Consequences
In the United States, there are only a handful of states that permit someone with a terminal illness to end their own life with the help of a physician or family member. Florida is not one of them. In the event a loved one is suffering through their final weeks and months in a… Read More »
When A Police Chase Impacts Innocent Bystanders
When Shannon Moses was struck by a speeding vehicle, her car gyrated and spun, ultimately smashing into a pole made of concrete that supported a number of high voltage power lines. As smoke entered the passenger compartment of her vehicle, she screamed in terror, frightened that he car would go up in flames. Fortunately,… Read More »
Postal Workers And Dog Attacks
Every job has its drawbacks—and one of the biggies for postal workers is doubtlessly the many dog interactions that have the potential for harm. If you work for the U.S. Postal Service—or for any delivery service, for that matter, chances are you’ve come across a teeth-baring, snarling animal that, to someone else, is just… Read More »
Impacts Of Stress On Driving
Where is the most stressful driving in the country? If you’ve driven in the Orlando-Kissimmee Metro area, you won’t be surprised to learn that I-4, the Florida Turnpike or the 417, 582, 429, or the Expressway Authority’s many expressways cause more stress—and associated road rage—than other highways in America. Motorists complain that the lanes… Read More »
What To Know About Driving Fatalities In Florida
Most of us get in our cars and trucks with little serious thought about the possibility of getting in a fatal accident. But think about it: we’re traveling on roadways with tons of steel, glass, and rubber, often at high speeds, with hundreds or thousands of other drivers out doing the same. Without sounding… Read More »
How Safe Are Scooters & Mopeds In Florida?
When a 35-year old man mounted his motor scooter one March around 3:00 a.m., he surely had no idea it would be a life-changing ride. But when he was struck by a Toyota Camry, he was thrown from the scooter and taken to the hospital in critical condition. All indications are that the Camry… Read More »
Clergy Abuse In Florida
Florida’s Attorney General has spent a significant amount of time looking into accusations of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy members and has discovered nearly 100 cases. In many cases, those involved were transferred by the church from other states into Florida. Unfortunately in those cases, the statute of limitations had already expired and no… Read More »
Charged With Perjury?
If you have been accused of perjury, you are facing significant penalties if convicted. That’s why now, more than ever, you need an experienced, aggressive criminal defense attorney who is willing to go to the mat for you. What is Perjury When testifying in a court of law, or in any of numerous official… Read More »
Hurricane Season And Insurance Issues
With hurricane seasons becoming longer and more devastating, Florida residents are exposed to more chances of injury and death, as well as more financial risk than ever before. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that 2022 will have anywhere from 14 to 21 storms that are named, and as many as half… Read More »
Double Jeopardy In Florida
When Robert Earl Hayes was found guilty of rape and murder three decades ago, a big part of the case relied on DNA evidence. But back in 1990, the technology around DNA was new, and it was within just a few years that defense attorneys successfully had the conviction overturned based on what they… Read More »
