Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Robbery? Burglary? What’s the Difference Under Florida Criminal Laws? Find Out Now and Learn About Where You Can Go for Legal Help if You are Facing Criminal Charges in Miami
Robbery? Burglary? What is the difference? While many Miami residents may have heard these terms before, they may have used them interchangeably, not knowing that there is a difference. However, the truth of the matter is that in Miami, robbery and burglary are both serious criminal offenses that can carry significant legal consequences under… Read More »
Assault and Battery Under the 2024 Florida Statutes – Find Out the Difference Between These Two Offenses and What You Can Do if You are Charged with a Crime in Miami
Assault and battery are two offenses under Florida criminal laws that may sound similar, but are distinctly unique. Indeed, while many individuals and residents in the Miami area may have heard about the offenses of assault and battery under Florida criminal laws, they may not know the differences between the two crimes. Knowing the… Read More »
Actor Faces Strong Arm Robbery Charges Under Florida Criminal Laws after Allegedly Attempting to Steal Wife’s Cell Phone – What is “Strong Arm Robbery” in Miami?
An actor from Cuba residing in Miami faces criminal charges under Florida laws, and some members of the Miami-Dade community are wondering exactly what the charges against him mean. According to local news reports, the 44-year-old actor and Miami father, who starred in a number of well-known telenovela roles, was arrested on Wednesday, May… Read More »
42 Individuals Face Criminal Charges in Miami after Alleged Cockfighting Ring Bust – Rights and Options of Miami Criminal Defendants Explained
The bust of an alleged cockfighting ring by Miami-Dade police ended in the arrest of a whopping 42 individuals, and some Miami residents and individuals are wondering just what a person can do if they are charged with a criminal offense in Miami. According to local news reports, on Friday, May 16, just ahead… Read More »
Miami Criminal Cases 101: What is an Arraignment and How Can I Get Representation for My Arraignment Proceeding?
One of the things that many Miami residents who have been charged with crimes in Miami may face after they are charged with a crime is anticipation, apprehension, and maybe even fear about the next steps in the State’s case against them. Indeed, for both first time offenders, and maybe even for those who… Read More »
Man Faces Criminal Charges in Miami After Allegedly Paying Teen Neighbor for Sex in Money and Drugs
A Miami Beach man is currently facing serious criminal charges after he allegedly paid his 15-year-old female neighbor for sex, in both money and drugs. According to local news reports, 29-year-old Christian Gonzalez-Lopez was arrested during Memorial Day Weekend, on Saturday, May 24. Reports indicate that the alleged sex-for-money-and-drugs scheme was discovered by the… Read More »
To Knock or Not to Knock – What is the State of No-Knock Arrest Warrants in Miami?
There is no doubt that in recent years, the issue of police officers entering a criminal suspect’s home, and whether they knocked or did not knock, has been a subject of much controversy and discussion all throughout the United States. Indeed, although knocking on a door – or not – may seem like a… Read More »
Arrest Warrants in Miami Criminal Cases: Learn All About Warrants Under Florida Criminal Laws
Although many Miami residents are likely familiar with the term “arrest warrant,” likely from watching T.V. and streaming movies, fewer likely know exactly what an arrest warrant is, or the laws that pertain to arrest warrants in Miami criminal cases. However, the truth of the matter is that arrest warrants are an important part… Read More »
Prescription Medication and DUI Offenses Under Florida Laws – Are Prescription Drugs Exempted from Florida Driving Under the Influence Laws?
Just like pretty much everywhere in the United States, numerous Miami residents and drivers take prescription medication to help treat and solve aches, pains, illnesses, and diseases that plague them day in and day out. While prescription medication can help us when we need to treat a particular ailment, they can also have serious… Read More »
Blood Alcohol Level and the Presumption of Impairment in Miami Criminal DUI Cases: What You Need to Know
One of the terms that many Miami residents and drivers have likely heard throughout their lives when it comes to Florida criminal laws and driving motor vehicles in the state is the term “blood alcohol content.” Indeed, from television public service announcements to non-profit mission statements, and from billboards to true crime shows, “blood… Read More »
