Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Signs You Need To Hire A Criminal Defense Attorney
Being arrested and charged with a criminal offense is not something one should take lightly. Whether you are facing a misdemeanor or felony charge, you should take things seriously. If you have been arrested and charged with a criminal offense, you should consider hiring a criminal defense attorney to represent you. Indeed, it is… Read More »
5 Things You Should Do When Pulled Over For DUI In New York
When you get pulled over for DUI, keeping a clear head and knowing the steps to take can be challenging. The police can be intimidating and frightening. Also, some people have misconceptions about what should be done when you are pulled over for DUI. When pulled over for DUI in New York, you must… Read More »
What Is A Class E Felony In New York?
If you’re wondering what a Class E felony is in New York because you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with this type of offense, it is crucial that you retain the services of a skilled criminal defense attorney. Being charged with a Class E felony is not something to take… Read More »
How To Know If A Warrant Exists For Your Arrest In New York
If you are concerned that a warrant exists for your arrest in New York, it is crucial that you find out as soon as possible if such a warrant exists so you can evaluate your options. For example, it may be best for you to voluntarily turn yourself in rather than wait for the… Read More »
Gun Applicants In New York Will Need To Provide A List Of Their Social Media Accounts
New York has rolled out a new strategy to screen individuals who apply for gun permits in the state. Starting from September 2022, people who want to carry concealed handguns in New York will be required to provide a list of their social media accounts. Once the list is provided, the social media accounts… Read More »
New York Police Department Provides Citywide Crime Statistics For June 2022
In early July, the New York police department provided a citywide crime report for June 2022. The NYPD reported that for the month of June 2022, shooting incidents declined compared with the month of June last year. Every patrol borough saw a decline in shooting incidents except for northern Queens. In June 2021, 165… Read More »
Sentencing Hearings
A sentencing hearing is usually the last stage of a criminal case. Usually, whether this hearing will take place depends on whether the crime is a felony or misdemeanor and whether the criminal charges were state or federal charges. The sentencing hearing is the stage of a criminal case when penalties are imposed. The… Read More »
Understanding Federal DUI Charges
Driving under the influence is an offense that is taken quite seriously in the United States of America. This is because driving under the influence causes numerous accidents that result in injuries and death. To reduce the number of drunk driving-related accidents injuring people and claiming people’s lives, state governments and the federal government… Read More »
How A Drug Conviction Can Affect Your Future
Unfortunately, a drug conviction can have long-term consequences. And often, these long-term consequences severely impact a person’s life. Therefore, if you are facing drug charges (whether misdemeanor charges or felony charges), you need to retain a skilled defense attorney if you still haven’t. A qualified defense attorney can help you avoid a conviction. So,… Read More »
Defending Against Stalking Charges
In New York, stalking is a serious crime that can be a misdemeanor or felony. Irrespective of whether you’re facing a misdemeanor or felony charge, one common element shared among all four degrees of the crime is that you, the accused, have been or are currently engaged in certain behavior directed at another person…. Read More »
