Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Reliable is Blood Spatter Analysis?
When violent crimes occur, investigators are tasked with trying to reconstruct the event in order to understand exactly what happened and to figure out who might be behind the criminal activity. Frequently these crimes involve a lot of blood, and expert analysis of blood spatter patterns is used to draw conclusions as to the… Read More »
White-Collar Criminals Pursued By DOJ
According to Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco significant white-collar crimes that are ultimately resolved are committed by repeat offenders about 15 percent of the time. That’s one reason the Department of Justice (DOJ) is toughening up its stance regarding corporate offenders, who enjoyed the lowest prosecution rate in history under the previous administration. Under… Read More »
Police Oversight: How Well is it Working in Nevada?
Across America police misconduct has been in the spotlight time and again. Despite countless issues today, it seems there is always a new and horrendous case involving the improper use of force in the news tomorrow. The question is, how are things going in Nevada these days, and, when there are claims of police… Read More »
What to Expect After Being Charged with a Crime
If you’ve been charged with a crime, the police and often the district attorney have determined that you are the most likely suspect connected to criminal activity. Your arrest has you frightened and worried about your future. What’s next for you? Arrest, Booking & Interrogation Police have likely already collected evidence against you, including… Read More »
Defending Bankruptcy Fraud Charges
When either individuals or businesses experience insurmountable financial problems, they have the option to look at filing for bankruptcy. It’s a big step requiring serious consideration, but sometimes it’s absolutely the appropriate route to go. But bankruptcy is complicated, requiring full transparency of all financial information. Mistakes on filing documents could be viewed as… Read More »
The Mar-A-Lago Documents Case And The Loss Of Attorney-Client Privilege
Clients rely on their attorneys to help them navigate the criminal justice system, and they count on attorney-client privilege as an integral—some say sacrosanct– part of the process. But in the investigation into missing classified documents involving former President Trump, a judge has ruled that Mr. Trump’s attorney must testify to a grand jury…. Read More »
Criminal Negligence
If you are facing charges of criminal negligence, you’re likely feeling a mix of emotions. On one hand, perhaps you are angry and defensive (I didn’t do it) or regretful (I should have been paying better attention) about what allegedly led to another person’s suffering or death. On the other hand, you feel trepidation… Read More »
The Impact Of Media On Capital Cases
There’s little argument as to the influence of the media on modern society. Television, radio, and other digital forms of media share all kinds of information, from the latest score in a ball game to the most current issues in Washington D.C. and around the world. So it’s no surprise that the media has… Read More »
Nevada Probation And Parole
For individuals convicted of a crime, the prospect of probation /parole is infinitely more appealing than the idea of going to jail or prison. But to be clear, there are clear requirements associated with offender supervision, and failure to conform to those requirements can result in sanctions, including a stint behind bars. The Difference… Read More »
Death Penalty Facts
While the death penalty is not handed down with great frequency in Nevada, there are certain circumstances in which it is available to judges and juries. When that occurs, it can take decades for the sentence to be carried out. The facts surrounding state-sponsored execution in Nevada include a number of realities of which… Read More »
