Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Two Ways Of Defending Criminal Charges: Disputing The Prosecution’s Case And Affirmative Defenses
If you are facing criminal charges, the first thing you need to do is retain a skilled criminal defense attorney. After you retain an attorney, they will assess your case to understand the charges against you. Then, they will determine the best defense strategy to use. A criminal defense attorney can either dispute the… Read More »
Evidence You Can Use In Your Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you suffered a work-related injury in Kentucky, you might be eligible to recover workers’ compensation benefits. However, to recover benefits, you must prove your case. When it comes to workers’ compensation claims, you don’t have to prove negligence on the part of your employer. Instead, you generally need to prove that you suffered… Read More »
Medication Errors In Nursing Homes
In the United States of America, all nursing homes are required to make sure medication rates are not five percent or greater. Nursing homes in the U.S. must keep residents free of significant medication errors. Unfortunately, even though this is what is required, medication errors are a common problem in Kentucky and nationwide. If… Read More »
Manslaughter Charges In Kentucky
All charges stemming from the loss of life, including manslaughter charges, are quite serious. In Kentucky, to be specific, the crime of manslaughter is taken quite seriously, and there are harsh penalties for people convicted of this violent crime. If you are facing manslaughter charges in Kentucky, you need to reach out to a… Read More »
Tips To Help You Choose A Medical Malpractice Attorney
Thousands of medical malpractice claims are filed every year. A medical malpractice claim arises when a person is injured by a doctor or another medical professional who failed to perform their duties competently. Indeed, medical professionals are not always liable for the harm suffered by patients. However, when a patient gets injured or dies… Read More »
Things Police Officers Can And Cannot Do
According to statistics, about one percent of all police officers commit misconduct in a given year. When you think of police misconduct, you probably think about things such as torture or police brutality. However, police misconduct encompasses more than just brutality and torture. Police misconduct involves any unethical or illegal activities that police officers… Read More »
Basics On Plea Bargaining
Criminal prosecution involves several stages. One of these stages is the “plea bargaining” stage. In most cases, plea bargains take the form of either reduced charges, a reduced sentence, or both, in exchange for a guilty plea. But a plea bargain can also involve a defendant pleading “no contest.” Below is a more in-depth… Read More »
Basics On Workers’ Compensation In Kentucky
An on-the-job injury can be devastating to a worker. Luckily, when a worker suffers an injury on the job, they are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. This applies regardless of whether an injury is minor or severe. Workers’ compensation can cover, among other things, a worker’s medical bills and replace a worker’s wages… Read More »
Aggravated DUI In Kentucky
It is illegal to operate a vehicle or be in physical control of a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08 or more in Kentucky. It is also a crime for you to operate a vehicle or be in physical control of a vehicle with any amount of listed controlled substance in your body. Being… Read More »
The Crime Of Resisting Arrest In Kentucky
It is natural to want to resist arrest when approached by an arresting officer. However, it is crucial that you avoid resisting arrest. If an officer approaches you or someone you know to make an arrest, you should cooperate and call an attorney. Resisting arrest is a criminal offense in the U.S. In Kentucky,… Read More »