Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Miami Man Behind Bars Without Bond After Alleged Corner Market Shooting
A Miami man is facing a number of criminal charges and is behind bars without bond after an alleged shooting in the Miami-Dade area on the Fourth of July. According to local news reports, a 35-year-old Miami-Dade man is facing criminal charges of second-degree attempted murder with a deadly weapon, four counts of aggravated… Read More »
Arrested at the Airport? Trap Music Star Arrested at Gate after US CBP Alerts Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office of Active Warrant
Can a person be arrested at the Miami International Airport, just before they are due to board their flight at their gate? The ordeal that trap music star Trippie Redd went through at the international hub shows that the answer is yes, and it is a stark warning for individuals in Miami who may… Read More »
Florida Legislator Files “Patterson’s Law” to Help Protect Parents’ Rights in Suspected Child Abuse Cases through Medical Examinations
A Broward County legislator has filed a new law that would “guarantee parents the right to request examinations from a licensed physician in the event of suspected child abuse.” The legislation, coined “Patterson’s Law,” comes on the heels of two suspected child abuse cases in which parents of the children were suspected of child… Read More »
Arrest of Teens in Miami Prompts Questions about the Rights of Juvenile Criminal Defendants Under Florida Criminal Laws
Two 17-year-old teenagers are now facing criminal charges as a result of an altercation that ended in a shooting in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. According to local news reports, on Friday, May 2, at around 2:30 p.m. in the afternoon, several teenagers allegedly got into an argument “over a bike and territory.” Investigators believe… Read More »
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 »