Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Domestic Violence is not the Victim’s Fault
If you are being victimized in your own home, you may be experiencing a slew of emotions in addition to fear of your abuser. Perhaps you feel some measure of guilt because your attacker has told you so many times that the abuse is all your fault. That leads to feelings of shame and… Read More »
But I’m Innocent!
What could be more unnerving than for an innocent person to be charged with a crime and hauled through the criminal justice system, particularly when a conviction could lead to imprisonment! That’s why it’s essential for suspects to utilize their Fifth Amendment rights to remain silent and request a local attorney at the first… Read More »
Children and Domestic Violence
Many people envision domestic violence as physical assaults occurring between adults. While that encompasses a large chunk of domestic violence incidents, it by no means accounts for all of it. The fact is, Florida law defines domestic violence as any criminal behavior that leads to the injury or death of any family member at… Read More »
Could Police Mistakes Help Your Defense?
If you’re facing criminal charges, you know you’re in hot water! You could be facing some very stiff penalties in Florida depending on the charges. Now, more than ever, it is critical to have an experienced local criminal defense attorney working on your behalf. At The Law Office of Julia Kefalinos, our criminal defense… Read More »
Looking At Domestic Violence In A New Way
Survivors of domestic violence (DV) come from all backgrounds, religions, and races. They come from wealthy families and from those that are economically disadvantaged. The majority are female, but males are among the battered, as well. Survivors may be straight or LGBTQ+. Some abuse since they were small children, and consistently chose relationships that… Read More »
Medicare Users and Bankruptcy
Older Americans have Medicare, so medical costs shouldn’t be an issue pushing them into bankruptcy, right? Actually, while we’d hope for that to be the case, it often is not. Coverage Gaps Unfortunately, there have been plenty of gaps in Medicare coverage, leaving many elders with serious financial hardships following a medical emergency. Roughly… Read More »
Genealogy Testing Used to Solve Decades-Old Florida Cold Case
A murder case that had been going nowhere for 36 years has suddenly seen some promising developments. Michael Lapniewski, Jr. has been charged with the robbery and murder of Opal Well following he broke into her home back in 1987. While DNA was found at the scene of the crime all those years ago,… Read More »
Bankruptcy May Be A Better Solution Than You’d Imagine
Across the country, bankruptcy threatens families of all stripes. If you have creditors banging on your door and are getting fried by the stress, maybe filing for bankruptcy is a viable solution for you. The truth is, bankruptcy may not be nearly as intimidating a process as you think. Exemptions One frightening thing about… Read More »
Understanding the Process of Indictment Through Trump’s Case
There are those who are utterly disgusted by the fact that former President Trump was indicted, while others are joyously celebrating the news. Whichever side you’re on, you are likely curious as to what it means to be indicted. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg pursued charges by convening a grand jury, announced the indictment,… Read More »
Domestic Violence Has A Long History
Many believe that our society is becoming more violent as it ages. But the fact of the matter is that violence has been around since the dawn of time. Violence within families, too, has been well-documented in ancient societies, as well as modern ones, targeting all sorts of people, but primarily directed toward women… Read More »