Author Archives: Jay Butchko
HB 549 Could Increase Theft Penalties in Florida
Over the past few months and years, politicians and business owners have raised considerable concerns about rising levels of theft across the nation. Florida is no exception, and many lawmakers in the Sunshine State want to respond with more serious penalties for theft. The central issue seems to be retail theft – also known… Read More »
What Happens if I Resist an Unconstitutional Arrest in Florida?
Under the Constitution, all US citizens are protected against unreasonable searches and seizures. So what happens if a police officer attempts to arrest you in an unconstitutional manner? This is a very complex situation, and it may make more sense to simply comply with the officer. After you connect with a defense lawyer in… Read More »
Easiest Ways to Violate Your Probation in Fort Myers
It may be easier to violate your probation than you think. Although it’s true that you should avoid further crimes while on probation, you can violate the terms of your probation without doing anything technically “illegal.” In addition, the terms of each probation order vary from case to case, further complicating things. Here are… Read More »
The Dangers of Brandishing Weapons on Social Media in Florida
Brandishing weapons on social media is rarely a good idea. Even if you own the weapon legally, it could attract the wrong kind of attention from law enforcement – and in some cases, it could lead to criminal consequences. If you do not own the weapon legally, criminal consequences are almost guaranteed. Law enforcement… Read More »
Critical Infrastructure Vandalism in Fort Myers
While vandalism is always a serious offense in Fort Myers, the situation becomes markedly worse if the crime involves critical infrastructure. This type of property enjoys heightened levels of protection from the courts and authorities – for obvious reasons. If you have been accused of vandalizing critical infrastructure, you should become aware of the… Read More »