Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Two Men Who Spent More Than Three Decades In Prison For Separate Crimes Finally Freed
According to The New York Times, two men were recently set free after it was determined in separate cases that they were unjustly convicted on different counts. The two men had been wrongly convicted for murder more than thirty years ago. One murder occurred in 1989 in Queens and the other in 1990 on… Read More »
Understanding The Grand Jury System: 6 FAQs
In the U.S., both federal and state courts use grand juries during a criminal prosecution. But not many people understand the role of grand juries in the criminal justice system. Grand juries play a very critical role in the criminal justice system. So, you need to understand precisely how grand juries work and where… Read More »
Computer Crimes: NY Penal Law 156
Unlike other crimes like burglary and assault, computer crimes are rarely heard in New York criminal news. But such crimes do exist, and New York prosecutors are quite vigilant when it comes to finding and holding accountable individuals involved in computer crimes. Because of this, you need to understand the laws governing computer crimes… Read More »
New York Police Department Announces Citywide Crime Statistics For June 2021
The New York Police Department, famously known as NYPD, is the main law enforcement agency within New York. Since its establishment in 1845, the NYPD has worked in partnership with the community to enforce the law, protect the people, preserve peace, reduce fear, and maintain order. NYPD’S vision is to foster a safe and… Read More »
4 Strong Defenses To New York Drug Possession Charges
A drug possession conviction in New York can adversely affect your life. Some of the potential consequences of a drug possession crime in the state of New York include hefty fines, job loss, jail time, and many more. If convicted of drug possession in the seventh degree, for example, you could end up facing… Read More »
4 Steps To Take After Being Accused Of Domestic Violence
Being accused of committing a domestic violence crime can cause substantial damage to your personal and professional life. Even if you are not convicted of the crime, you may end up losing friends or even your job. Because of the negative effects such an accusation can have on your life; it is only natural… Read More »
A Taunted Officer Risks Facing Criminal Charges After Attacking Handcuffed Suspects
On July 22, 2021, a police sergeant in New York was charged because of attacking two arrested criminals in two separate events. The sergeant is said to have attacked the two suspects by kneeling on the back of one of them on a subway station floor and punching the other one in the face… Read More »
Self-Defense In New York
When charged with a criminal offense in the state of New York, you may have one or more defenses against the crime in question. When it comes to assault and domestic violence crimes, one of the most commonly used defenses is self-defense. In New York, a defendant may also use this defense if they… Read More »
Governor Andrew Cuomo Directs New York State Hate Crimes Task Force To Help Investigate Anti-Semitic Attack In Flatbush
On July 16, 2021, the Flatbush Shomrim Safety Patrol shared a video of two people abruptly attacking another person who was walking on a sidewalk behind a bush. According to the Safety Patrol, the victim seen being beaten and robbed in the video is a man who was headed to a synagogue. A day… Read More »
Domestic Violence Charges: 3 FAQs
As criminal defense attorneys, we understand that domestic violence charges can be scary to handle. Whenever someone is arrested and charged with domestic violence, they will have so many questions. In today’s article, we answer three commonly asked questions about domestic violence arrests and charges. It is crucial that as you go through the… Read More »