Author Archives: Jay Butchko
When Parents and Childcare Providers Face Liability
The majority of parents have hosted their kids’ friends in their homes or driven a vehicle with kids’ friends present. In other situations, adults provide childcare for others in their homes. Many, however, are completely oblivious to the legal ramifications should an accident occur. Premises Liability The fact of the matter is that homeowners… Read More »
Police Use of Deadly Force Continues
America has seen thousands of protestors standing up to unwarranted police use of force since 2020, when the Gorge Floyd case brought the issue into focus for millions of people. The aim of protests was to bring awareness to a sober issue impacting countless communities across the country and to get police to restrict… Read More »
Pedestrian Safety
Who could have imagined that crossing the street inside the crosswalks would turn out to be deadly? Sadly, a woman was struck by a car in Ellicott City despite being inside the crosswalk. After being rushed to a trauma center, she was pronounced dead as a result of her injuries. You wouldn’t think matters… Read More »
Are Dropped or Dismissed Charges in the Cards?
You’ve been charged with a crime, and it’s petrifying. How could this have happened to you? Right now you are praying that law enforcement resolves that it was all some crazy mistake and you’ll be able to walk away and forget the whole thing. That kind of marvel could occur if the charges were… Read More »
Hazards for Road Construction Workers
Six highway construction workers didn’t make it home one tragic March 2023 day after two vehicles, each traveling over 100 mph, collided, and one flipped over into a construction zone, killing the innocent and unsuspecting workers. It was yet another reminder of the importance of slowing down and being extra alert when driving through… Read More »
The Witness Protection Program
The Witness Protection Program, under the guidance of federal U.S. Marshals, provides new identities to individuals who face the possibility of retribution after testifying against organized crime groups (like the Mafia, for example) who intimidate communities and are responsible for appreciably violent crimes. Cooperation from witnesses can be an indisputable safety concern for such… Read More »
Gag Orders – How Do They Work?
We hear about judges issuing gag orders in high-profile cases to restrict their speech, despite First Amendment guarantees of free speech in this country. Most recently, multiple judges associated with various civil and criminal cases related to former President Trump have issued gag orders against Mr. Trump and his attorneys. The Trump camp argues… Read More »
Can You Make a Personal Injury Claim?
You may be thinking about filing a personal injury claim in order to recoup damages if you or a family member has suffered serious injury or death through no fault of your own. What can you expect going forward? Our personal injury attorneys can answer your questions and fight for the best possible settlement… Read More »
Courtroom Decorum Behooves You
You’re in a courtroom facing criminal charges, and you’re really not happy about it. You have dozens of thoughts running through your head that are just itching to get out. But irrespective of the situation, it’s never prudent to spout off, despite what you may have heard about Donald Trump’s courtroom antics. Mr. Trump’s… Read More »
Are Two Trials Possible? What About Double Jeopardy?
If you’ve ever watched courtroom drama on TV you’ve probably heard of double jeopardy—the 5th Amendment protection against being tried twice for the same crime. But what you may not know is that there are some situations in which defendants may very well face separate prosecutions for the same crime. State and federal governments… Read More »
