Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Help Yourself by Helping Your Attorney
If you are facing criminal charges, the first thing you need to do is find a reputable, experienced criminal defense attorney who will fight for you. Once you have that attorney, the two of you need to work together to provide the best defense possible. Achieving the best outcomes will require a few things… Read More »
Defending False Accusations of Domestic Violence
According to a 2023 survey, ten out of every 100 accusations of domestic violence are false. The majority of those accusations target a male, although women, too, have been falsely accused. If you are on the receiving end of false accusations, you need an aggressive and dedicated criminal defense attorney looking out for your… Read More »
When Social Media is Used in Criminal Cases
Prosecutors and police are increasingly implementing social media in a variety of ways in order to investigate and prosecute criminal activity. Since there are relatively few legal restrictions on the use of such media, it’s a no-brainer from their point of view. Social media—including texts, emails, and posts in places like Instagram and Facebook,… Read More »
Women and Incarceration
Since 1980 the number of women and girls who are incarcerated has increased seven-fold. And although many more men than women are behind bars in this country, women are entering jails and prisons at double the rate of men, with nearly 200,000 behind bars today. When it comes to serving time in jail, an… Read More »
Undocumented Migrants—and Those Who Help– Face Peril
The new administration has hit the ground running on the subject of deporting undocumented migrants, and they are pushing forward without looking back. What does it mean for individuals and/or families who share connections with these migrants, and for the migrants themselves? Migrants: Know Your Rights In these dangerous times it is essential to… Read More »
Caught by a Ring Doorbell?
Packages are stolen from porches and doorsteps all across this country at an alarming rate—especially around the holidays. But with easy and inexpensive access to home security available to everyone these days, more than a few porch pirates have been caught lurking where they don’t belong, with a resulting increase in arrests. If this… Read More »
When You’re Pulled Over for a DUI
It’s never a good feeling to see those flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. And if you’re hoping someone else is being pursued, your stomach may drop when you realize that it’s you that the officer is interested in. It’s bad enough to be pulled over—but the panic really escalates if… Read More »
Misconceptions About Being Criminally Charged
Being charged with a criminal offense is a jarring experience, even if you are totally innocent—or perhaps especially if you are totally innocent. Friends and family may tell you not to worry—the truth will come out in the end. But you’d be wise to ignore that counsel, because innocent people are convicted of crimes… Read More »
Nevada Stalking Charges
If you’ve been charged with stalking in the state of Nevada, you could be facing some serious time behind bars. Now is the time to get an experienced, heavy-hitting attorney at bat for you. What Constitutes Stalking? When someone persists in malicious, unwanted behavior that any reasonable person would be wary of, criminal charges… Read More »
Did a Bar Fight Put You in Legal Jeopardy?
When tempers flare and alcohol is part of the mix, the results can be pretty serious. Bar fights are notoriously unpredictable, sometimes resulting in unplanned consequences. In addition to the mental and physical outcomes you could wind up with, legal charges could be a very unpleasant and life-altering part of the equation that you… Read More »
