Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can Police Really Lie to You?
What do you think is the most defining and significant feature of police interrogations in America? According to renowned expert on interrogation techniques, Richard Leo, the answer is deception. That’s right—law enforcement agencies everywhere in this country regularly lie about the potential for leniency in exchange for a confession or cooperation in an investigation…. Read More »
When Your Hotel Stay Results in Injury
We all deserve a vacation now and then, but what could be worse than visiting the place of your dreams, only to experience a serious injury due to unsafe conditions at your hotel? Not only is your vacation ruined, but you may also have a lengthy recovery and expensive care coming your way. Now,… Read More »
What are Your Rights When it Comes to Public Protests?
If you are anxious about exercising your 1st Amendment right to express yourself by participating in a public protest, you’re not alone. Recent government actions have put a lot of people on edge, particularly if they are not U.S. citizens. It’s critical to know that the government—usually through the police— is permitted to put… Read More »
Asbestos Health Risks
A mineral that was valued because it was cheap, abundant, and had so many uses, asbestos fibers do not burn or conduct electricity or heat. These fibers were used in over 3,000 products, from floor and ceiling tiles to brake pads, adhesives, firemen’s gear, and plasters. For years it’s been known that asbestos is… Read More »
911 Call Analysis Looks Like Junk Science
Imagine the inconceivable happens—you discover someone who appears to be dead. It might be a total stranger; it might be someone you know. Automatically, you grab your phone and dial 911 to report it, which is the logical and responsible thing to do, right! But in an unfathomable twist of events, you wind up… Read More »
Maryland Wrong Way Crashes
When 64-year-old John Quame De Love travelled Interstate 695 in the wee hours of the morning one August day, he couldn’t have imagined that another vehicle would come barreling toward him in his lane, and slam into his Chevy Malibu. Not unlike many other wrong-way collisions across the country, the crash was fatal for… Read More »
The Incarceration of Females
The number has increased seven-fold since 1980: we’re talking about incarcerated girls and women. Certainly, far more men than women are behind bars in this country, but some may not realize the fact that women are entering jails and prisons at double the rate of men, with roughly 200,000 females behind bars right now. … Read More »
You Can Sue Your Abuser?
Are you a victim of domestic abuse? If so, you may not realize that, in many cases, abusers can face both criminal and civil charges. According to civil law in the state of Maryland, when someone causes harm intentionally or due to carelessness, the victim may be compensated. In addition to addressing medical bills… Read More »
Facing Charges of Abuse/Neglect of the Elderly
As an employee in a nursing home, you think you’ve seen it all. Patients of all stripes come in, and a beleaguered staff with limited resources is expected to address the many needs of multiple elderly residents. There’s no question that things could be better. But are you personally liable for the situation when… Read More »
Drunk Driving Causes Heartache
23 vehicles: that’s how many were involved in a Bay Bridge collision as a result of one drunk driver. Incredibly, 43 vehicles were damaged in the incident, which occurred after the inebriated woman smashed into the rear of one vehicle, resulting in a chain reaction. More tragically, twelve individuals had to be hospitalized, one… Read More »
