Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Mental Health Diagnoses And A Florida DUI
Law enforcement has been recently trained to spot signs of mental illness when dealing with detainees. This includes DUI stops and accidents. Law enforcement is also trained to understand that some individuals with mental health diagnoses may appear to be intoxicated even if they aren’t. In other cases, untreated mental health issues lead to… Read More »
Florida Man Charged With DUI After Daycare Crash
The daycare was closed at the time of the crash. Witnesses say they saw a man lose control of his vehicle, blow through some trees, and crash into a daycare. A witness who called police reported that they saw a man trying to exit the vehicle. When police caught up with the man, they… Read More »
What Is A Mental Health Diversion In A DUI Case?
Not all DUI cases are created equally. For those who are facing a DUI for the first time and are also struggling with mental health issues, the Florida courts allow what is known as a diversion program. Instead of treating the DUI like a criminal offense, it is removed from the criminal courts and… Read More »
Woman Facing DUI Manslaughter Three Years After Accident
The details are slim, which tells you a lot about the quality of the case here. In 2019, a woman died after she was struck by a driver on the shoulder of the road. While the article doesn’t say this, the driver must have stopped or else the police would be unlikely to have… Read More »
Marijuana Hysteria And Legalization In The States
You can’t drive high in any state in the U.S., but there are no real standards when it comes to determining if someone is “too high”. While blood tests and other tests do exist to determine the extent of inebriation, the scientific community has no consensus on how much is “too much”. In states… Read More »
Retired Wrestler Charged With DUI Manslaughter
WWE Hall of Famer Tamara Sytch (known by her stage name of Sunny) has been charged in an incident that cost a 72-year-old man his life. Authorities say that Sytch was speeding when she rear-ended another vehicle at high speed and sent the vehicle into another vehicle. The driver of that vehicle was killed… Read More »
Out Of State Drivers And DUI Charges In Orlando
Every year, millions of individuals come from all over the world to enjoy the attractions in Orlando. Some of these individuals have a little too much fun and end up getting behind the wheel of their car after they’ve had too much to drink. Resolving an out-of-state DUI is not a fun experience, especially… Read More »
Florida Man Crashes Into Police Cruiser, Arrested
Officers investigating a crash scene got an unpleasant surprise when an 83-year-old man plowed into the back of their cruiser. The man was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. To understand what happened, you have to understand that police will likely arrest any driver who drives directly into the back of one of their… Read More »
Manslaughter Charges Filed In Golf Cart Mishap
It seems like once a month we have a case that does not involve a car, truck, or commuter vehicle, but in Florida, all the laws that apply to those vehicles apply to any vehicle. This means that, logistically, you can be charged with DUI manslaughter if you accidentally kill someone on your bicycle…. Read More »
Woman Facing DUI Manslaughter 1 Year After Fatal Accident
A Deltona woman is facing DUI manslaughter charges one year after a fatal accident that killed a pedestrian. The driver’s blood was tested at the crash and a year later, her BAC was revealed to be .144. The victim had bent over to pick up his skateboard and was holding the skateboard when he… Read More »
