Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Luke Newman Featured on Yahoo.com in Coverage of YNW Melly Case
Criminal defense attorney Luke Newman was recently referenced on Yahoo.com in an article covering rapper YNW Melly’s ongoing legal proceedings. The piece, published by TCPalm / Treasure Coast Newspapers and syndicated to Yahoo, discussed the rapper’s April 30 hearing in Broward County court, which included an Arthur Hearing. This is a critical legal procedure… Read More »
Stand Your Ground in Florida: When Self-Defense Becomes a Criminal Case
It’s no secret that the Stand Your Ground law in Florida is one of the most discussed, yet misunderstood, laws in our state. Many believe that the law permits an individual to defend themselves at any time they feel threatened. However, the reality is that Florida has very specific requirements for when an individual… Read More »
