Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Proving a Driver Was Distracted When They Hit You
The CDC estimates that every day in the U.S., almost ten people die in accidents involving a distracted driver. Distracted driving is when a driver engages in any activity that takes their attention away from the task of driving. Distracted driving includes activities such as texting or holding a phone call while driving, drinking… Read More »
Juvenile Crimes in Kentucky
One of a parent’s worst nightmares is learning that their child has been arrested. Regardless of the accusations your child is facing, it is understandable that you may feel scared about your child’s future. If the police in Kentucky have arrested your child, you need to contact an attorney as soon as possible. A… Read More »
5 Legal Steps To Take After a Kentucky Car Accident
Car accidents are quite common in Kentucky. In a year, more than 100,000 car accidents occur in Kentucky, most resulting in injuries. Unfortunately, due to the adrenaline rush and extreme panic, many car accident victims may not immediately realize they are injured. Some people may also not know what to do immediately after a… Read More »
How Should You Invoke Your Right To Remain Silent?
Whether or not you have interacted with the police, you most likely know of the right to remain silent. This right is granted under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. However, you may not know when the police must advise you of this constitutional right and how to invoke this right. This… Read More »
Do I Need a Criminal Defense Attorney if I Am Innocent?
Have you been falsely accused of committing a crime you did not commit? If so, you may be wondering if it is necessary for you to hire a criminal defense attorney. You may think you don’t need an attorney because you are innocent. Often, people assume that only guilty individuals need the services of… Read More »
How Do I Dispute Car Accident Fault?
A car accident can happen because of one or both parties’ negligence. In Kentucky, when both parties are to blame for a car accident, fault is distributed between the two parties. If both parties are equally to blame, each will bear an equal percentage of fault. On the other hand, if one party is… Read More »
Why You Should Not Wait to File a Kentucky Car Accident Claim
If you suffered injuries in a Kentucky car accident because of another driver’s negligence, everything that is happening might divert your attention away from the importance of contacting an attorney as soon as possible and starting the process of filing a claim against the liable driver. It is crucial that if you were injured… Read More »
Understanding How Pain and Suffering Damages Are Calculated in a Kentucky Personal Injury Case
After suffering an injury in an accident because of someone else’s negligence, you will incur medical expenses. If it takes a long time for you to recover from your injury, you may not be able to earn an income. Fortunately, after sustaining an injury in an accident in Kentucky because of someone else’s negligence,… Read More »
The Intent and Mental State Requirement in Criminal Cases
Usually, an act is considered a crime when the person committing it intended to do something that the state legislature or Congress considers wrong. In other words, in most cases, an act is regarded as a crime if the person committing it had criminal intent. Another word for criminal intent is “mens rea,” which… Read More »
Factors That Can Lead To Mistaken Eyewitness Identifications
Eyewitness identifications are crucial in the investigation and prosecution of crimes. Many people believe eyewitness testimony is among the most reliable types of evidence in criminal cases. However, the truth is that eyewitnesses make mistakes, some of which can have devastating consequences. For example, mistaken eyewitness identifications are a leading cause of wrongful convictions…. Read More »