Author Archives: Jay Butchko
State And Federal Hate Crimes
It took less than two years for two separate trials with two separate juries to convict three men of murder and hate crimes in the Ahmaud Arbery case. The attention the case has drawn has left many questioning what the differences between the trials were, and why the defendants were forced to stand trial… Read More »
Fog And Smoke Combine For Tragedy
A fiery crash involving multiple vehicles on I-95 in east-Central Florida resulted in three fatalities, along with multiple hospitalizations. Officials report that smoke from a prescribed fire close by combined with fog to create treacherous conditions that motorists came upon abruptly and unexpectedly in the wee hours of the morning one weekday in March… Read More »
Wrong-Way Driving
November 2021: A young man inexplicably lost his life in Jacksonville after another motorist slammed into him while traveling in the wrong direction on I-295. Two other wrong-way driving incidents occurred just a month earlier, one on I-95, the other on State Road 408. Both resulted in fatalities. Florida has, in fact, the second… Read More »
Questions About The 21-Foot Rule In Policing
Police training throughout the country necessarily includes information and practice involving defensive tactics and use of force. Recent concerns related to certain concepts to which officers are exposed have come to light–specifically, whether or not the 21-foot rule should be considered an actual rule is of issue. What is the 21-foot Rule? The goal… Read More »
Suffering Due To Medical Malpractice
It was a simple procedure—a circumcision—something done to infant boys fairly routinely across the country. But this time it was anything but routine. The surgeon—Dr. Berto Lopez– bungled the procedure, and the infant lost one-third of his penis. Additionally, his urethra was damaged. Records indicate that earlier in his career, the same doctor had… Read More »
How To Get The Best Outcome When Facing Criminal Charges
When your future is up in the air because you are facing criminal charges, it can be more than a little disconcerting. The fact of the matter is, the likelihood of you ever seeing the inside of a courtroom is pretty small. The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) reports that fewer than… Read More »
Florida Dog Attacks
It happens when you least expect it, and as dread and adrenaline course through your veins, you have to figure out the best way to handle a vicious dog attack. You may think it’ll never happen to you, just like many of those who’ve lived to tell off the terror. Florida Attacks in the… Read More »
Distracted Driving Has Consequences
In the 21st century many of us are so used to multi-talking that we think we are invincible when it comes to doing multiple tasks in addition to driving. And although people get away with eating, texting, and other activities some of the time, the fact of the matter is that all too often… Read More »
Are You Facing Fraud Charges Related To COVID?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that fraud related to COVID has resulted in nearly $400 million in costs to Americans in the past couple of years. Seniors found themselves the target of multiple schemes, and people in their 80’s lost an average of $900. You can bet that if you are charged with… Read More »
Defending Against Charges Of Cyber-Crimes In Florida
If you’ve been charged with cyber-crimes, you’re not alone. There have been over $4 billion in losses related to cyber-crimes across the country, and Florida ranks second in the nation for such criminal activity. These kinds of crimes can result in significant time behind bars and other penalties. Having an attorney who is well-versed… Read More »
