Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Is A Grand Theft Crime?
When a person intentionally takes the property of another person or attempts to do the stealing, they could be charged with theft in the state of Florida. Naturally, there are a lot of different kinds of theft charges, and what type of theft charge you receive depends on the details of the theft and… Read More »
How To Deal With An Out-Of-State Arrest
Many out-of-state vacationers enjoy spending time in Clearwater. In fact, the entire state of Florida has a large amount of tourism, over 120 million vacationers each year according to one estimate. Families flock to the area for the stunning beaches and family-friendly activities while college-aged vacationers and young adults seek out the vibrant nightlife…. Read More »
What If A Friend Had Drugs In My Car?
If you were pulled over in Florida and law enforcement discovered drugs in your car, it is likely you will be charged with possession, even if they were the drugs of a friend. This is possible because police often believe the person who owns and operates a vehicle has control over the space, meaning… Read More »
Steps After A DUI Arrest
There are penalties in place when individuals are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida. While it is common knowledge that driving drunk is against the law, many people facing charges do not understand the steps following an arrest, particularly if they are a first time offender. It is important to have… Read More »
Types Of Accounting Fraud And Your Defense
When an individual is charged with accounting fraud, there will be a distinction between if the person is suspected of organized fraud or communications fraud. Both types of accounting fraud are connected with laws surrounding intent to defraud, meaning the party is seeking to obtain assets or property through false representation or statements. If… Read More »
Four Things To Know About Florida DUIs
DUI is an abbreviation for driving under the influence, meaning a person is under the influence of controlled substances or alcoholic beverages. There are blood alcohol levels in place for law enforcement to determine if you are under the influence. So, for example, if you have a blood alcohol level that is .08% or… Read More »
Florida Law And Drug Paraphernalia Charges
Drug paraphernalia charges in Florida are not rare. If there are no other charges, you will likely be facing a first-degree misdemeanor, which carries a penalty of up to $1,000 in fines and up to a year in jail. If you are unsure of what is considered paraphernalia, it is basically any item that… Read More »
Unusual Clearwater DUI Situations
When people think of drunk driving in Florida, images of a person openly drinking a can of beer or bottle of alcohol while swerving and speeding in a car on a highway or open road may come to mind. In reality, there are a variety of situations that can lead to a DUI in… Read More »
Traffic Violations And Florida Arrests
If you are pulled over in Florida and receive a ticket, what type of traffic ticket you receive will depend on the violation. Both civil and criminal traffic violations are possible. Civil traffic tickets typically result in fines. Points are also a civil ticket penalty. All of this and more could occur if you… Read More »
Preparing For A Florida ALR Hearing
Your Florida arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) will likely lead down two paths. One is criminal, because drunk driving is illegal there will be fines and possible incarceration if you are convicted. And the second path is in the form of vehicle sanctions, meaning it could result in you losing your license…. Read More »