Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Happens When You Resist Arrest in New York?
No matter the situation, it is never in a person’s best interests to resist arrest. Resisting arrest complicates cases for individuals guilty of the accused crimes and leads to additional charges. Even when you are 100% sure you did not commit a crime, cooperate with the police officer making the arrest, and let your… Read More »
Have You Been Accused of Stalking? Here’s Some Vital Information About This Crime
New York, like all the other 49 states, considers stalking a crime. If you stand accused of stalking, you should not take such an accusation lightly. Stalking is a serious offense that bears serious consequences. As an accused person, you might be feeling confused. When it comes to stalking, feelings of confusion on the… Read More »
Admissible and Inadmissible Evidence: Some Crucial Information About the Two
Evidence is crucial in any criminal case because it can prove a person’s innocence or guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. A judge can never consider a person guilty or innocent until the evidence admitted in court proves them to be either guilty or innocent without a reasonable doubt. Courts may accept different types of… Read More »
Pre-Arrest Investigations: The Way You Conduct Yourself Before an Arrest Can Affect Your Case
Criminal investigations occur in two phases; before an arrest (pre-arrest) and after an arrest (post-arrest). Pre-arrest investigations can last for a short time or for a considerably long time, depending on the situation. For instance, a pre-arrest investigation after a traffic stop may take a short time, whereas a pre-arrest investigation in a high-profile… Read More »
Some Basics on Conspiracy Crimes
Conspiracy occurs when at least two people agree to commit a crime. When charged with the crime of conspiracy, you need to work with a qualified conspiracy crime attorney because the penalties of the crime can be quite severe. Immediately after being charged with conspiracy, you need to discuss your case with an experienced… Read More »
Flawed Facial Recognition Software Could Land You in Jail and Have You Paying Monetary Fines for a Crime You Did Not Commit
To law enforcers and citizens in general, facial recognition technology bears several benefits. However, facial recognition technology is prone to flaws, just like most types of technology. Cases of innocent people paying the price for crimes they did not commit after being falsely identified by a flawed facial recognition software are not uncommon. An… Read More »
Here’s How You Can Help Your Criminal Defense Attorney Defend Your Case
When charged with a crime, regardless of whether it is a felony or a misdemeanor, people always worry about the consequences of the crime. Whether you spend one year or twenty-five years in jail, whether you pay a fine of $100 or $10,000, being convicted of a crime can have lasting negative impacts on… Read More »
2020 Witnessed an Increase in Auto Thefts Despite the Harsh Penalties Associated With the Crime
New York law enforcers take auto crimes seriously and anyone convicted of an auto crime risks facing harsh consequences that range from jail sentences to monetary fines. Despite this, 2020 witnessed a rise in auto thefts. According to an article published in August 2020, rates of reported car thefts had risen by 60% in… Read More »
Avoid Making These 5 Mistakes if You Are Facing a DUI/DWUI/DWAI Charge in New York
After a DUI/DWUI/DWAI arrest, a person could end up making several mistakes because of fear or confusion. When arrested for DUI/DWUI/DWAI in New York, you must avoid making a mistake that can hurt your case. It would be best to handle your case with caution to increase your chances of seeing positive outcomes. If… Read More »
Article 177 of the NY Penal Law: Health Care Fraud
Article 177 of the NY Penal Law explains what constitutes health care fraud in New York. According to the Law, healthcare fraud is divided into five different degrees. Although a crime of health care fraud is categorized as either a first, second-, third-, fourth- or fifth-degree crime depending on various factors, two elements are… Read More »
