Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Battery Charges Against Police? Defending The Defenders
After fleeing police, a man was trapped in an elevator by a gun-wielding police officer. The man exited the elevator, laid on the ground, put his hands behind his back, and was cuffed. Within seconds another dozen or so officers surrounded the cuffed man. What happened from there allegedly included some aggressive actions against… Read More »
Fiery Crashes
The only thing more tragic than a fatal collision is a fiery fatal collision. And that is exactly the horrendous outcome that occurred for a man and his young daughter on Kissimmee Bay Blvd late one Thursday in September 2021. After swaying off of the road for unknown reasons, the vehicle smashed into a… Read More »
Unleashed Dogs Are More Than A Nuisance
For many Americans, dogs are a part of the family. We love them and enjoy them every bit as much as our kids (or, in some cases, more!) But when dogs become aggressive, it can be devastating. A dog-loving Bradenton woman discovered just how vicious an off leash Great Dane could be when it… Read More »
Fighting Homicide Charges Based On Shaken Baby Syndrome
Your child is dead. It is a horrific situation, defying explanation. It was a simple slip in the bathtub– something that occurred in just seconds–and now your child is gone. As miserable as you feel, things are about to get much, much worse. The ER doctor didn’t buy your account of an accident and… Read More »
Keeping Teen Drivers Safe
The tragic death of a Jennings teen in a single vehicle crash in July 2021 is another reminder of how frightening it is for many parents to watch a teen head out the door with car keys in hand. For parents the worry never ends. Perhaps the best way to deal with it is… Read More »
Good News For People Injured Due To Malpractice
You go to the hospital expecting medical professionals to care for you with concern, dignity, and, above all else, professional skill and aptitude. When you come out with greater injuries than you went in with due to negligence and ineptitude, your only recourse is to sue for damages. In Florida, that prospect just got… Read More »
Appealing Criminal Convictions
Let’s say you’ve had a run-in with the law. The judge threw the book at you, and you’re looking at serious time behind bars. Is there any alternative to spending the coming months and years incarcerated? Does your conviction remove all hope for the immediate future? Perhaps it’s time to consider working with an… Read More »
How Reliable Is Facial Recognition Technology?
It works wonderfully in the movies. Facial recognition technology (FRT) is the magical tool that identifies bad guys so they can be locked up, saving society from their evil deeds. With 100 percent accuracy, criminals are recognized and put away. Unfortunately, real life is not quite so magical, and FRT has a lot of… Read More »
Defending Against Tax Evasion Charges
If you’ve been accused of misrepresenting income levels to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you could be in big trouble! Literally hundreds of billions of dollars are reportedly lost every year due to tax evasion, so when prosecutors think they’ve discovered a case worth pursuing, they take it very seriously! To be clear, state… Read More »
Can I Have My Criminal Record Expunged?
Your criminal history follows you around causing havoc in your life for a long time. In addition to having a negative impact on your employment prospects, you could actually lose certain professional licenses. But the impacts don’t end there. For example, the court may consider your criminal record when making decisions related to child… Read More »
