Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Accusations of Date Rape
Let’s say you were on a date that led to intimacy—intimacy that you thought was consensual. Unfortunately for you, the woman involved has reported a completely different scenario than what you remember, and you’ve been charged with rape. What now? Nevada Law According to Nevada statute there is no difference between what’s commonly referred… Read More »
Child Abuse/Neglect
If you’ve been accused of child abuse or child neglect, you may be looking at some pretty serious penalties. Not only are you at risk of losing custody of your children; you could also be charged with a felony and wind up behind bars. What Constitutes Abuse? The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment… Read More »
Aiding & Abetting a Crime
Is it possible to be charged with a crime and imprisoned when you clearly did not commit that crime? You bet it is! That’s because under Nevada law, if you so much as help, encourage, induce or counsel someone else who does commit the crime, you could be found liable just as much as… Read More »
Is it Possible Your Charges Could be Dropped or Dismissed?
Being charged with a crime can be terrifying. How could it have happened to you? At this point, you are praying that law enforcement decides it was all some kind of mistake and you can just walk away and forget about the whole thing. That kind of miracle could come about if the charges… Read More »
What Is Jury Nullification?
Rumor has it attorneys defending Hunter Biden are hoping for jury nullification at the end of the gun/drug charges trial. What is jury nullification, and what makes it so attractive in some cases? Defining Jury Nullification Sometimes a jury recognizes that a defendant may reasonably be guilty but chooses to reject the evidence in… Read More »
The Pre Sentencing Interview
If you’ve been found guilty of violating crimes in Nevada, before you ever get to the sentencing phase of the process you will undergo a presentence interview. This is more or less an investigative interview with a probation officer who will then make recommendations as to the appropriate sentencing, so it’s important to make… Read More »
Yet Another Privacy Invasion by Law Enforcement: Mail
The Washington Post startled people across the country when its report about the ability of law enforcement to access letters and packages in the U. S. Post Office. The report details the ways in which thousands of pieces of mail have been studied over the last ten years as information related to criminal investigations… Read More »
Harboring a Fugitive in Nevada
Have you been charged with harboring a fugitive? If so, you could be facing serious state and/or federal penalties, including years behind bars and significant fines. Regardless of the circumstances, it is critical that an experienced criminal defense attorney work with you to reduce the potential consequences associated with the charges. What Constitutes Harboring… Read More »
Jury Consultants
Heading into a criminal trial can feel terrifying. Your future will be in the hands of a judge and up to a dozen strangers. What will they think of you? How will their life experiences play into their view of the case against you? These are important questions—questions that are often studied by jury… Read More »
Preparing for Cross-Examination
If you’re headed for a trial on criminal charges and you’re determined to testify in your case, be prepared for a grueling cross-examination experience. Prosecutors are adept at bringing out the worst in people on the stand, and they will undoubtedly be prepared to pepper you with unfriendly questions. Their Goals Obviously, a prosecutor… Read More »
