Author Archives: Jay Butchko
3 Victims, Suspect Dead, After Domestic Violence “Incident”
In early April 2023, three victims – including two children – were killed after a domestic violence “incident” was reported in Orlando. When law enforcement arrived at the home in question, they soon heard shots from inside. The suspect soon left the home, choosing to fire at law enforcement, who returned fire. All three… Read More »
Reports Of “Zombie Drug” From Florida Attorney General’s Office
In early April 2023, Florida’s Attorney General sent an official request to federal authorities to add a drug called Xylazine to the list of controlled substances. Xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer, has been getting more popular among substance users since 2021, and has been linked to more and more overdoses by the Florida Department of… Read More »
Strangulation In Domestic Violence Is A Felony In Florida
A study published in the Journal of Emergency Medicine estimates that as many as 60 percent of the victims of domestic violence are strangled at least once during the relationship. This behavior is a serious statistical indicator of future homicidal violence, and allegations of domestic violence that involve non-fatal strangulation are taken extremely seriously…. Read More »
Prescription Drug Fraud In Florida
It is not uncommon for a person to be granted a prescription for a drug that would otherwise be illegal to possess or use – for example, Adderall for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Vicodin for chronic pain. However, there is always a risk of addiction with drugs that are considered controlled substances,… Read More »
Can Florida Domestic Violence Charges Be Dropped?
If you are currently facing charges for domestic violence in Palm Beach County, it is important for you to understand exactly how the system works. Domestic violence is a crime in Florida, and as with any crime, the case is brought to court by the state. You might wonder if the charges can be… Read More »
Facing Florida Drug Charges As A Minor
Florida takes drug offenses extremely seriously, particularly when minors allegedly commit them. Drug crimes are seen as offenses against society, and when minors are found with drugs, law enforcement must walk the proverbial line between teaching a hard lesson and giving a juvenile defendant a chance to turn their life around. If you or… Read More »
Does Verbal Abuse Count As Domestic Violence In Florida?
Florida has a fairly broad definition of domestic violence, covering quite a lot of offenses because an episode of domestic violence can take many forms. That said, certain alleged offenses that still qualify as domestic violence crimes sit outside that definition, because domestic violence is normally defined as a crime that causes “physical injury… Read More »
Have I Been The Victim Of Entrapment?
If you have been charged with a drug offense in Florida, you may feel intimidated or even powerless, particularly if you were caught ‘red-handed.’ That said, you always have the right to defend against such charges, and even if you have been stopped with illegal drugs, there may have been extenuating circumstances as to… Read More »
‘Stand Your Ground’ And Florida Domestic Violence
When someone is involved in a domestic violence situation, their emotions are no doubt running high. If they believe themselves to be at risk, they may have few to no qualms about using proportionately deadly force against the person they believe is putting them in danger. However, Florida’s “stand your ground” law establishes clear… Read More »
Is Addiction Ever A Factor In Florida Drug Offenses?
When a person is arrested for a drug-related offense in Florida, they will often face jail time, even if they have never been in trouble with the law before. Florida’s history with illegal drugs and contraband lead law enforcement to take drug crimes extremely seriously, to the point where prisoners serving time for drug-related… Read More »