Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Does Signing A Waiver Mean You Can’t Sue After An Accident?
Like most people, you participate in all kinds of recreational activities, as do your children. Little League, rock climbing, zip lining, horseback riding—all of these, and many other activities—require you to sign a waiver before participating. It’s one of the things you do without giving it all much thought, let alone actually reading it…. Read More »
Can You Be Charged With Kidnapping Your Own Children?
After a particularly unpleasant divorce, let’s say you find yourself in constant conflict with your former spouse regarding anything and everything related to your parenting plan. Things continue to deteriorate, until one day you find yourself arrested for kidnapping! How can this possibly occur, when the case revolves around you and your own flesh-and-blood… Read More »
Prescription Writing That Is Problematic
Patients seek medical care in hopes of improving their medical conditions. They do this trusting that the physician who diagnoses and treats them has their best interests at heart. But negligent or self-serving physicians write out prescriptions that lead to serious complications and even death every single day in this country. When that happens,… Read More »
When Drivers Throw Caution To The Wind Near School Bus Stops
What is more precious than our children? When they are put in harm’s way while simply waiting for their school bus, or while actually riding the bus, simply because some random driver was in too much of a hurry to use common sense and follow Florida law, it’s more than simply infuriating. It’s downright… Read More »
Should You Testify In Your Own Defense?
With two high profile homicide cases in the news of late, the public has had the opportunity to watch the testimony of two defendants in homicide cases. Kyle Rittenhouse testified that he believed his life was in danger and so he shot three BLM protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Likewise, Travis McMichael took the stand… Read More »
Liability After Fisticuffs
It happened in Aruba: what started out as a Christmas Eve party devolved into a pushing, shoving, sucker punching melee among party guests. Unfortunately, it happens far more frequently than we’d like to believe throughout the year, and even during the holidays. High emotions combine with liquor to bring out the very worst in… Read More »
Charges Involving Criminal Gang Activity
If you have been charged with gang activity, you are looking at some serious penalties. Besides the crime itself, you will be held accountable and face additional penalties due to your involvement in a criminal gang. The Florida legislature takes a dim view of groups that intimidate or harm others, and views gang activity… Read More »
The Tragedy Of Hit And Run Accidents
It was a horrendous accident—one that literally split a ’96 Chevy Impala in two. According to Miami officials, an Infinity was barreling down 7th Avenue when it smashed through the Impala, slamming it into a third vehicle and ejecting the driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the Impala was… Read More »
Fraud Charges In Florida
Fraud charges are nothing to fiddle around with. If you’ve been charged with fraud, chances are an investigation involving multiple state and/or federal agencies has been underway for quite some time, and there is likely a paper trail linking you to fraudulent and illegal acts. Now more than ever you need an experienced criminal… Read More »
Tractor Trailer Accidents In Florida
Any accident is frightening, but perhaps nothing is more hair-raising than seeing a tractor-trailer barreling toward you. Here in Florida, these accidents are far too common, resulting in property damage, injuries, and loss of life. A Few Statistics Just 4 percent of registered vehicles on the road are large trucks, yet they are involved… Read More »
