Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Police Mock Woman Hiding Drugs In An Unusual Place
Unfortunately, Florida has a significant problem with drug usage and drug dealing, with one offense feeding the other. However, in this day and age, a person who is caught possessing or dealing drugs not only has to contend with the legal process, but may also face mockery on social media. The Brevard County Sheriff… Read More »
Florida Man Busted After Plans For Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ring Exposed
In early October 2023, a 77-year old man from The Villages was arrested by federal authorities after he bought almost $1,800 worth of erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and sought to sell them in the retirement community. While most people are well aware that possession of illegal drugs is against the law, it is not… Read More »
October Was Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the United States, and in 2023, the statistics for domestic abuse have sadly been elevated. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Central Florida reports around 3,500 domestic abuse calls placed to them, with roughly 95 percent of them resulting in an arrest. Shelters have reported higher numbers… Read More »
Domestic Battery By Strangulation In Florida
There are many different crimes that fall under the umbrella of domestic violence in Florida – essentially, any crime that results in “physical injury or death” may qualify, depending on a few other factors. Among those offenses, domestic battery by strangulation has been singled out as one of the most despicable; it is seen… Read More »
Conspiracy To Commit Drug Crimes Is Also A Crime
Under U.S. federal and state law, a person generally must commit an offense before being tried for it. However, there are rare exceptions, and the crime of conspiracy is one. Technically, a person commits the crime of conspiracy by planning to commit another offense. It can be confusing to determine what has actually taken… Read More »
Parenting Time-Sharing After Domestic Violence
Florida law is designed to always tilt in the best interests of the child or children involved in any situation. Sometimes this can be difficult to determine, however; one must balance the fact that children generally have better outcomes when both parents are in their lives with the fact that an abusive parent should… Read More »
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia In Florida
Drug offenses are seen as very serious crimes in Florida. The state’s history of elevated drug use and addiction mean that law enforcement does its very best to clamp down on those who possess and sell illegal substances – but what many are not aware of is that in some cases, a person need… Read More »
Timeline Of A Florida Domestic Dispute
While every domestic dispute has the potential to unfold in a different fashion, there is a general timeline that every case will follow. While it is never a good thing to find oneself charged with domestic violence, it is still a good idea to understand the legal process, and to arm yourself with the… Read More »
Voters Still Debating Over Legalizing Cannabis In Florida
Over the last decade or so, there has been a significant shift in attitudes toward marijuana among U.S. residents, with data from the Pew Research Center finding only 1 in 10 respondents stating that marijuana should remain illegal in all situations. That said, U.S. federal lawmakers have shown a distinct lack of enthusiasm for… Read More »
Domestic Violence & Firearms
One of the most hotly contested issues surrounding crimes of domestic violence is the fact that by both Florida and federal law, anyone with a domestic violence injunction (DVI) is required to surrender all their firearms and ammunition to law enforcement. The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to keep and… Read More »