Author Archives: Jay Butchko
When The Police Can Pull You Over: Understanding Reasonable Suspicion
Somedays it feels like police officers have all of the power. It can seem like they have the ability to stop and question you whenever they like. However, this is not true. You have essential Constitutional rights that officers cannot violate without serious consequences. Because of your Constitutional rights to privacy and to be… Read More »
Last “Cocaine Cowboy” Arrested Near Kissimmee
One of the last of the men known as Miami’s “Cocaine Cowboys” has been arrested near Kissimmee, Florida, and jailed in Miami. The term Cocaine Cowboys refers to drug traffickers and dealers from a period of time beginning in the last 1970s and ending in the early 1990s, during which Colombian drug traffickers become… Read More »
How You Teach Your Teen to Drive Can Have Major Consequences
A 14-year-old was practicing his driving with his family in the car when he caused a one-vehicle accident on Interstate-4 in mid-April. The teen was driving a 2000 Ford Explorer with six other individuals in the vehicle when he attempted to change lanes, over-corrected to avoid a collision, lost control of the vehicle and… Read More »
Former Osceola County Commissioner Killed in Bicycle Accident in April
Frank Attkisson was killed after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bike down Kissimmee Park Road around 7 p.m. on April 6. Emergency responders took him to a local hospital where he later passed away. Attkisson was active in politics throughout his life, serving as Kissimmee Mayor, Osceola County Commissioner, and a… Read More »
Florida Appeals Court Decides Police Need Warrant to Download a Vehicle’s “Black Box”
The Fourth District Court of Appeals in Florida recently determined that law enforcement agencies need a warrant to retrieve and download information from a vehicle’s “black box.” These types of digital recorders, also known an event data recorders or modules, are no longer just for planes. Commercial trucks gained them in recent years and… Read More »
Two Orlando Shootings Could Lead to Criminal Charges
On March 24, a 19-year-old male was shot while in a vehicle in the parking lot of a Publix grocery store on South Semoran Boulevard, according to the Orlando Police Force. Immediately following the shooting, the shooter fled from the vehicle and the victim ran to his own car as well. The victim went… Read More »
Orlando Acupuncturist Accused of Sex Offense
A 58-year-old male acupuncturist has been accused of committing sexual battery against a female client at Compassion Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic located in Orange County, southeast of Orlando, on more than one occasion. The first assault took place in December 2016 and the second occurrence of sexual battery happened this March. The acupuncturist was… Read More »
Understanding Your Miranda Rights
When you are arrested, you must be read your rights by a police officer. This is not an option for a cop. He or she must tell you that: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say or do can and will be used against you in a court of law. You… Read More »
Understanding Burglary and How it Differs from Robbery
Many people become confused when hearing about the crimes of burglary, robbery, and theft. Without understanding Florida’s specific statutes, they may think burglary, robbery, and theft are different names for the same crime. However, these are specific and unique charges under Florida law. Without help from an experienced Kissimmee criminal defense attorney, it can… Read More »
Kissimmee Resident Arrested for Selling Fake Tickets to Kennedy Space Center
Anyone who has ever been tempted to sell a less-than-legitimate ticket to an event, museum, or game should take note: Selling forged tickets can lead to serious criminal charges. A resident of Kissimmee, Florida, was arrested in mid-February for creating and selling fake tickets to Kennedy Space Visitor’s Center through Craigslist for $35. He… Read More »
