Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Type of Compensation is Available in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When you are injured in an accident caused by another’s negligent actions, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries through a personal injury lawsuit in Florida. There are many different forms of relief or compensation that may be available to you in your lawsuit, but what type of damages are available depends… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Assault and Battery Under Florida Law?
Assault and battery are common criminal offenses that are easy to confuse. In fact, some people think that the two terms are interchangeable, and that they mean the same thing. While assault and battery are similar crimes in some respects, they are distinct and separate crimes under Florida law, with different consequences for those… Read More »
Kissimmee Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that a 41-year-old Kissimmee man recently died while riding his 2010 Kawasaki motorcycle when another vehicle turned directly in front of him. Julio Cerda was headed south on Pleasant Hill Road, approaching Brighton Lakes Boulevard, just before 9:00 p.m., when the driver of a 2005 Nissan sport utility vehicle… Read More »
Marijuana Crimes and Florida Law
Although the tide is definitely turning on a national level in terms of legalizing medical and recreational marijuana, Florida has not yet joined the other 23 states that have legalized marijuana to some degree. In fact, Florida voters recently turned down a chance to legalize marijuana, although efforts to make pot legal still are… Read More »
Distinguishing Theft and Robbery Under Florida Law
The Orlando Sentinel recently reported that law enforcement authorities have arrested a 23-year-old man whom they believe is in involved in at least two convenience store robberies. Hector Martin Pereira is accused of robbing both a Circle K and a Kangaroo Express on February 6, 2016. A Circle K employee is alleging that Pereira… Read More »