Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Can Social Media Posts Affect Your DUI Case?
According to research, approximately seven in ten Americans use social media. Social media sites are a great way of staying in touch with family members and friends. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram can be great for meeting new people. Chances are that you use social media sites to share fun experiences and activities… Read More »
Best Practices For Working With A Criminal Defense Attorney
When facing criminal charges, it is best to avoid handling your case alone. You have a higher chance of seeing a positive outcome if you retain a skilled criminal defense attorney. Criminal charges can take away your freedom, so it is best that you don’t risk going at it alone without legal representation. You… Read More »
How To Handle Your Situation If You Were Arrested Yet You Are Innocent
A lot of innocent people are arrested every day. Fortunately, in the United States of America, a suspect is considered innocent until proven guilty, and not the other way round. However, the reality is that, after an innocent person gets arrested, they can end up convicted and sent to prison or made to face… Read More »
Facing Federal Criminal Charges? Here Is How To Choose The Right Attorney
Both state level and federal level criminal charges are serious. A state crime is generally a crime that violates state laws. Therefore, any crime that violates New York’s Penal Law Code is considered a state crime. On the other hand, a federal crime is any crime that violates the United States Code, specifically, Title… Read More »
Some Crucial Information About Field Sobriety Tests
When law enforcement officers suspect a driver is driving under the influence, they will stop them to evaluate their sobriety. Generally, law enforcement officers at New York DUI checkpoints rely on two testing methods to determine whether a driver is driving under the influence: breath tests and field sobriety tests. After administering a test,… Read More »
Top Defenses To White Collar Crimes
White collar crimes are crimes that do not involve violence. These crimes are committed for financial gain. White collar crimes are characterized by concealment, deceit, or violation of trust. Most people assume that only government officials and professionals can be charged with white-collar crimes. This is far from the truth. In reality, anyone can… Read More »
Can You Negotiate A Plea Deal?
Most criminal cases in the U.S. are resolved through a plea agreement. According to Pew Research Center, in 2018, nearly 80,000 individuals were defendants in federal criminal cases, but only two percent of them went to trial. If you are facing criminal charges, you can choose to take your criminal case to trial or… Read More »
New York Police Department Announces Citywide Crime Statistics For July 2022
On August 5th, 2022, the NYPD announced citywide crime statistics for July 2022. According to the report, shootings, murders, and other crimes increased significantly in New York City in July 2022 compared to July 2021. Also, according to the report, overall index crime in New York City increased in July 2022 compared to the… Read More »
Should A Defendant Testify In Their Criminal Trial?
If you’re facing criminal charges and your case is going to trial, one of the questions you might be asking yourself is whether you should testify in court. The law allows you to testify or choose not to testify in your criminal trial. If you are innocent, you might feel compelled to take the… Read More »
5 Signs You Hired The Wrong Criminal Defense Attorney And Need A New One
When a person is facing criminal charges, they have a constitutional right to an attorney. This right is guaranteed to criminal defendants in the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It is crucial for criminal defendants to exercise this right and avoid tackling their criminal cases alone. You did the right thing if you… Read More »
