Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Mistakes Police Make That Can Help Your DUI Case
Being arrested and charged with a DUI can be a scary thing. The consequences of a DUI conviction can be quite severe. If arrested and charged with DUI, it is best that you retain the services of a skilled DUI attorney. A qualified DUI attorney can help you exploit all the defense options at… Read More »
How To Conduct Yourself In Court
It can get confusing when arrested and charged with a crime, such as assault. It can get especially confusing if your case is set for trial. Going to court can be an intimidating experience, especially if it is your first time. If your criminal case is set to go to trial, you may be… Read More »
What To Do If Wrongfully Accused Of Identity Theft
Identity theft involves a person stealing another person’s personal identification information. This is a serious crime in the U.S. If you are convicted of identity theft, you could pay huge fines and/or spend years in jail. Unfortunately, people are wrongfully charged with identity theft all the time. What do you do if you are… Read More »
A Defendant’s Right To Represent Themselves In A Criminal Trial
The Sixth Amendment grants criminal defendants the right to be represented by an attorney. In addition to that, the court has held that the Sixth Amendment also gives criminal defendants the right to represent themselves. However, a defendant can only represent themselves in a criminal trial if a judge allows them to do so…. Read More »
Do You Need To Hire An Attorney For A First DUI In New York?
After getting arrested for DUI for the first time in New York, you may wonder whether you need to hire an attorney. If you are not sure if you should retain an attorney for a first DUI in New York, you should know that a DUI attorney can make a huge difference in your… Read More »
Do Criminal Defense Attorneys Get Paid If They Lose A Case?
You have probably heard attorneys advertise their services with the phrase, “No fee unless we win.” If you are facing criminal charges, you are likely wondering if this phrase also applies to criminal defense attorneys. So, does the phrase, “No fee unless we win,” apply to criminal defense attorneys? No. This phrase does NOT… Read More »
Medical Conditions That Can Be Mistaken For Intoxication
If you’re facing DUI charges, it is crucial that you retain a skilled attorney who can defend you. There are many ways a DUI attorney can help defend your DUI charges, with one of the possible defenses being your medical condition. Some medical conditions cause symptoms that mimic those caused by intoxication, such as… Read More »
Suppression Of Evidence In A Criminal Case
If you’re facing criminal charges, the good news is that you are innocent until proven guilty. And, for the prosecution to prove your guilt, they must prove all the elements of the crime in question beyond a reasonable doubt. This means that the prosecution needs a lot of evidence to prove your guilt. While… Read More »
New York Police Department Provides Citywide Crime Statistics For April 2022
On May 3, 2022, the New York police department provided a citywide crime report for April 2022. According to the report, overall index crime increased by 34.2% in April 2022 compared to April 2021. This increase resulted from an increase in grand larceny, robbery, burglaries, felonious assault, and grand larceny auto. For the month… Read More »
Debunking Common Myths About DUI Cases
Driving under the influence is a serious crime in New York. If you are convicted of DUI in New York, you could end up in jail even if it is the first time you are getting convicted. A DUI conviction can also affect your life in other ways that go beyond jail time. For… Read More »