Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Mar-A-Lago Documents Case And The Crime-Fraud Exception To Attorney Client Privilege
It looks as though the judge in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case believes that Mr. Trump may have “committed criminal violations,” allowing prosecutors to sever the attorney-client privilege that allowed Trump’s defense attorney, Evan Corcoran, to keep mum about communications between the two. The privilege has become victim to what’s known as… Read More »
Getting Through Bankruptcy
Hearing that bankruptcy may be your only way to get through your financial difficulties can be an incredible blow. It leaves people feeling a range of emotions, from guilt and shame to anger, depression, and fear. While those feelings may be the natural offshoot of a bankruptcy filing, they are of no help moving… Read More »
Police Interaction With Young Children
When a couple of kids aged four and five began throwing things around their preschool classroom, the oldest of the kids—who happened to be special needs– was taken to another room to settle down. For the third time that year, the child attacked the teacher, sending the wheezing adult to the hospital. The media… Read More »
What You Didn’t Know About Domestic Violence
Three million. That’s how many times domestic violence is reported every single year. That’s 20 people who endure physical abuse every minute of every day—abuse that is delivered by an intimate partner or spouse. The tragic fact is that one out of every three women and one out of every four men will experience… Read More »
Exemptions In Florida Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
If you’ve ever considered filing for bankruptcy, you may have heard stories about having all of your earthly possessions taken away. While it’s true that you will necessarily be parting with a number of things, it’s also true that the law allows you to protect certain property. Bankruptcy is such a huge undertaking: do… Read More »
The Push For Citizen Review Boards
Tyre Nichols: the latest face of police brutality on steroids. This young black man was pulled over for an alleged traffic violation, then beaten to death by an elite Memphis police unit named Scorpion. The case has reignited the debate about police use of force in America. Statistics Worth Knowing Nearly 100 people were… Read More »
Beware Of Abusive Dating Relationships
There’s nothing more exhilarating than a whirlwind romance! When your partner makes you feel like you’re the center of the universe, it’s impossible to resist falling in love! And why would you want to if you are being saturated with love and devotion? No reason—unless, of course, there’s more to your story… Common Characteristics… Read More »
Bankruptcy And Military Service Members
Three-quarters of a million people file for bankruptcy annually, and ten percent of them are active-duty military members. As a service member, get the facts in order to weigh your options before you make a move toward bankruptcy. Security Clearance Impacts? Certainly, those in the military are entitled to the same rights as any… Read More »
Defending RICO Crimes In Florida
It’s been over 50 years since the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act–RICO was written into law, strengthening the tools and sanctions available to catch and punish anyone involved in organized criminal activities. Originally designed to deal with mobsters and the like, modern these days RICO rules are applied to corrupt union officials, murderers,… Read More »
Yes, The Chance For Domestic Violence Is Higher During Super Bowl Sunday
It’s just a game, right? Superbowl Sunday stirs up some pretty extreme emotions in people, and, for some, those emotions can lead to violence. Households throughout America may face frightening moments of ferocity. What’s Behind the Violence The game is supposed to be about good old competition. Master class athletes, brilliant strategizing—what more could… Read More »