Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Search Warrant Requirements
The Fourth Amendment of the nation’s constitution grants you the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. Generally, in the United States of America, a search and seizure is considered illegal if it is conducted without a warrant and doesn’t fall under an exception of the warrant requirement. Some exceptions that permit… Read More »
Tips To Help You Win Your Criminal Appeal
If you’ve been convicted and sentenced, following a trial, you may have a legal challenge available through the appeal process. Indiana’s constitution gives criminal defendants the right to appeal. Appealing a criminal case is essentially asking the appellate court to review your case and reverse the trial court’s decision. However, you should keep in… Read More »
Some Common Myths About Criminal Defense
Many myths abound about criminal defense, many of which you may not know about. It is crucial that you understand the facts about criminal defense and avoid falling for the myths. In this article, we debunk some of the most common myths about criminal defense with the aim of helping you better understand the… Read More »
Signs You Hired The Wrong Criminal Defense Lawyer
When facing criminal charges, hiring the right criminal defense lawyer is one of the most crucial steps you can take. The right defense lawyer will know how to protect your rights and fight your charges. Hiring the wrong criminal defense lawyer can have grave consequences. Before hiring a criminal defense lawyer, you must do… Read More »
What Is The Difference Between Direct Evidence And Circumstantial Evidence?
Evidence is an item or information that a party presents to make the existence of a fact more or less likely. Any item or information that tends to make a legally relevant fact more or less likely than it would be without the item or information is considered relevant evidence and thus admissible. Evidence… Read More »
What Do You Need To Bring To A Consultation With An Indiana Criminal Defense Attorney?
If this is your first time hiring a criminal defense attorney, you may be unsure about how to prepare for your initial consultation. You may be uncertain about what to bring to your consultation with an Indiana criminal defense attorney. Below, we discuss what you need to bring to your consultation with an Indiana… Read More »
Debunking Some Common Breathalyzer Myths
A breathalyzer test is used to estimate blood alcohol content (BAC). Blood alcohol content, which is the estimate of the amount of alcohol in the blood as a percentage, is calculated in grams per 100 mL of blood. Therefore, a BAC of, for example, 0.07 means the blood is 0.07% alcohol by volume. In… Read More »
Common Police Mistakes In Indiana OWI Cases
Being charged with OWI can be scary. If you are convicted of a OWI in Indiana, you could lose your driver’s license. Being convicted of a OWI could also impact future job opportunities. Some employers are unwilling to employ people with an OWI conviction on their driving or criminal record. If you’ve been arrested… Read More »
What Does A Second OWI Mean For You In Indiana?
Being charged with operating while intoxicated (OWI) can adversely affect a person’s life. Depending on the case’s specifics, a first OWI could be considered a misdemeanor. Being convicted of a OWI misdemeanor in Indiana could result in license suspension, a jail term of up to one year, and a fine of up to $5,000…. Read More »
What Happens If You Are Caught Driving With A Suspended License In Indiana?
In Indiana, driving is a privilege and not a right. That is why the state can suspend your driver’s license for various reasons. If your license is suspended, no matter how tempting it might be, it is vital to abide by the law and avoid driving with a suspended license. You could be fined… Read More »