Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Charged With Improperly Exhibiting a Firearm in Florida? What You Need to Know
The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects your right to keep and bear arms. Of course, it is not an unadulterated right. There are a number of different state and federal laws that affect gun rights. In Florida, the exhibit/display—including a firearm—is a criminal offense. Here, our Orlando gun & weapon criminal defense… Read More »
Criminal Defense in Florida: Excluding Illegally Obtained Evidence
A police officer does not have to search your person, your vehicle, or your property. To conduct a lawful search, law enforcement officers need probable cause—which often requires a judicial warrant. You may want to ask: What happens if I am the subject of an illegal search in Florida? The short answer is that… Read More »
A Comprehensive Guide to Florida’s Anti Street Racing Law (Criminal Charges)
In recent years, street racing has been reported as a rising phenomenon in Florida. Indeed, there have been several highly publicized incidents in the Orlando area. You may be wondering: Is street racing a criminal offense? The answer is “yes”—not only does Florida have a specific street racing statute, but a driver could face… Read More »
An Overview of Common Strategies for Defending a Drug Possession Charge in Florida
Drug possession is a serious criminal charge It could be charged as a state level offense or even a felony offense. Depending on the alleged quantity and the specific controlled substance in question, drug possession may be a felony criminal offense. Of course, a charge is not the same thing as a conviction. You… Read More »
Your Guide to Field Sobriety Tests (Field Sobriety Exercises) and DUI Charges in Florida
Were you stopped for a possible DUI in Orlando or elsewhere in the region? If so, you may be asked to perform a field sobriety test. In Florida, field sobriety tests are also often referred to as field sobriety exercises. It is imperative that you understand your rights and responsibilities. Here, our Orlando DUI… Read More »
How Do You Exercise Your Right to a Criminal Defense Attorney in Florida?
Facing a criminal charge is incredibly stressful. The right professional legal counsel can make all of the difference. You are probably already broadly aware of the fact that you have the right to be represented by a lawyer. You may be wondering: How do you actually get an attorney after an arrest? In this… Read More »
Should You Plead Insanity?
With the help of Hollywood, pleading insanity is something that most people know about. It is seen as a means for people suffering from mental health crises to avoid or minimize criminal punishments to instead get the help and treatment they need for their medical condition. Or as a means for sane people to… Read More »
Could You Face Criminal Charges for Lying About Yourself on a Dating Site?
In the old days, people would join social clubs and activities, get set up by friends, and even pay for in-person dating services to meet new people and see if any potential romantic connections result. Finding one’s significant other is big business, as people tend to be social and not interested in living a… Read More »
Who Qualifies For Pretrial Diversion Programs In Florida?
No one is a perfect angel all of the time, and sometimes, bad decisions and irresponsible actions are done that are criminal in nature. And even though a person may take a step back after a crime is committed and regret what they did while feeling incredibly sorry for doing it, that does not… Read More »
The Sixth Amendment and False Criminal Accusations
The United States criminal justice system is said to be blind so that a verdict of guilty or not guilty can be determined only with the facts and beyond a reasonable doubt. This idea helps keep the public’s faith in the system and in the outcome of a criminal case. Though the criminal justice… Read More »