Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Death And Domestic Violence
In 2018, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement cataloged over 200 instances of criminal homicide and manslaughter that were linked to domestic violence. While injuries are the much more likely outcome of domestic violence than death, the fact remains that homicides do happen, and the penalties are justifiably stiff. If you have found yourself… Read More »
Florida Drug Trafficking Vs. Drug Possession
If you have been charged with a drug offense in Florida, it is crucial to take it seriously. Because of the state’s history with drugs, any kind of drug-related conviction carries stiff penalties in Florida, and prosecutors are zealous in making examples of people. That said, it is important to be aware of exactly… Read More »
Can A Domestic Violence Conviction Be Expunged In Florida?
Obviously, the best way to avoid having a criminal record is to avoid entanglements that might lead to criminal charges. However, if you are unfortunate enough to have a criminal record in Florida, you may be able to go through what is known as an expungement. Expungement is when a certain criminal offense is… Read More »
Tampa Woman Pleads Guilty After Client’s Overdose
In mid-May, a Tampa woman pled guilty in federal court to “knowingly and intentionally” distributing drugs – specifically, a mix of heroin and fentanyl – to a man who later died of an overdose. Florida has harsh laws surrounding the possession, sale, and trafficking of drugs, but fentanyl is seen as a particularly grave… Read More »
Defenses To Domestic Violence Charges
In general, domestic violence allegations should be taken very seriously. However, they can sometimes be made by people who seek to gain something, instead of by genuine victims. If you have been accused of or charged with domestic violence, you have the right to defend yourself. There are several specific defenses enshrined in Florida… Read More »
Minors Charged With Drug Offenses
The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS) estimates that Florida’s young people are about 5 percent less likely to have used drugs recently than teenagers in other states. However, far too many still indulge, and face legal consequences for it. If your child has been charged with a drug crime, it can feel… Read More »
Florida Domestic Violence Charges & Child Custody
If you have been charged with domestic violence in Florida, you are likely aware of the serious consequences that can result if you are convicted. However, if you have a family, one very serious outgrowth of a domestic violence conviction can be divorce and loss of child custody. While many simply do not believe… Read More »
Defining Constructive Possession In Florida Drug Offenses
If you have been charged with drug possession, it can be confusing and intimidating, particularly if you have not been in trouble with the law before. One of the most difficult concepts to understand for many is the idea of constructive possession, which is possession without actually being stopped with the substance on one’s… Read More »
Supporting Our Community
Perlet & Shiner, PA is proud to have purchased a banner that is on display at Lake Worth High School and made a donation to Lake Worth High School Football Team, which they used to purchase new uniforms for the players! Go Trojans!
Drugs Keep Washing Up On South Florida Beaches
Florida is known as a tourist destination with a long and colorful tradition. However, some of its history still causes problems for Floridians even today. In the 1970s and 1980s, the state was the center of high levels of drug activity; these were the days of the so-called “Cocaine Cowboys” – and while the… Read More »