Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Kissimmee Driver Faces Multiple Weapons and Other Criminal Charges
Around 7:15 a.m. on December 1, police received reports that Ricardo Delgado drove a Chevrolet Camaro through Kissimmee, pointing a gun at other drivers in order to weave through traffic while a young girl sat in the backseat, WKMG reported. The police located Delgado and his vehicle near the scene, which was within 1,000… Read More »
Understanding Administrative License Suspensions
Did you know that you could lose your license for a DUI before you were officially convicted? Under Florida law, you can be given an administrative license suspension (ALS) if you refuse to take a breath or chemical test when you are arrested. No matter what happens during your criminal case, you could still… Read More »
Florida Implied Consent Law
When you are pulled over for driving under the influence of alcohol and asked to take a breath test, do you know what to do? If you are arrested for a DUI and told you have to take a blood or urine test, do you know how to respond? Many people are not sure… Read More »
Vehicular Homicide in Florida
A car accident is usually just a car accident. You do not head out for work or to meet up with friends thinking you will be in a collision or intending to cause a crash. However, nearly everyone – yourself included – is bound to be in an accident at some point. Unfortunately, some… Read More »
Florida Teen Dies After Being Forced into Sex Trafficking
A 14-year-old girl from Orlando, Florida, was forced into sex work and died from an overdose of Xanax and over-the-counter medication, WKMG Orlando reported. The death of the Florida teen was discovered when one of her captors took her to the emergency room, though she was already deceased. The four individuals responsible for her… Read More »
Differentiating Probation and Parole in Florida
When you are facing criminal charges with harsh punishments, it is important to know exactly what you are up against. Understanding the various legal definitions of certain penalties also matters if you are offered a plea bargain in exchange for pleading guilty. You need to be 100 percent sure of what you may face… Read More »
Authorities Arrest Two Men on Multiple Armed Robbery Charges
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that authorities have arrested two men who are suspected of robbing about a dozen businesses at gunpoint over the last ten days in Volusia, Seminole, and Orange Counties. Twenty-four-year-old Alfonse Combs and 18-year-old Jaseary Brown are currently housed in the Orange County Jail with no bond. Both men face… Read More »
Proving Negligence After a Florida Car Accident
It can be difficult to come to terms with the situation after you have been hurt in a collision. Accidents always come out of nowhere and it is never possible to immediately return to your normal life. You have to seek medical treatment, and if you were severely injured, prepare for more medical care… Read More »
When You Can be Charged with a Federal Drug Crime
When you are charged with a drug crime in Florida, you may assume you are being charged with violating a state law. However, no matter where you are arrested in the U.S., you may face federal charges. If you are charged at the federal level, you will go to the federal court in your… Read More »
What is “No-Fault” Car Insurance?
Florida is one of 12 states that requires its vehicle owners to maintain “no-fault” car insurance coverage, along with a personal injury protection (PIP) plan containing benefits of at least $10,000. This allows vehicles owners who suffer minor injuries in a vehicle accident to turn to their own insurance companies for coverage. However, PIP… Read More »
