Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Former Delaware Auditor Gets One Conviction Tossed and Another Upheld on Appeal
Former Delaware auditor Kathy McGuiness recently had one conviction upheld and another vacated by the state Supreme Court. The court overturned a 2022 conviction for Official Misconduct but upheld the conviction for conflict of interest. The Attorney General has yet to decide whether or not they will retry the case on one misdemeanor count… Read More »
Delaware Youth Pastor Indicted for Dealing in Child Pornography
A Delaware children’s pastor has been indicted on 10 felony counts of Dealing in Child Pornography. The 74-year-old pastor was arrested on February 14th according to an announcement from the Delaware Attorney General. The Department of Justice revealed that an investigation resulted from cyber tips generated by Microsoft warning that the pastor’s IP address… Read More »
Convicted Sex Offender Found Guilty of Several Counts of Rape
A Wilmington man who was found guilty of sexual assault offenses in the 1990s when he was 14, was recently convicted by a Delaware jury of several sex crimes. The 39-year-old defendant was found guilty of 10 counts of Rape, Kidnapping, seven counts of Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a… Read More »
Delaware Defendant Gets 106 Years in Prison on Charges of Torturing Her Stepsons
A Delaware woman was sentenced to 106 years behind bars on charges that she abused and tortured her stepsons. The defense stipulated that the woman choked, punched, and kicked the boys in addition to often withholding food from them. She was accused of forcing the boys to eat their own feces among other unspeakable… Read More »
University of Delaware Student Charged with Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
Delaware police have charged a University of Delaware student with numerous offenses after he was caught illegally carrying a concealed weapon while riding his motorcycle near campus. The arrest occurred around 8 p.m. when an officer spotted the student operating his motorcycle in a designated bike lane on North College Avenue. When the officer… Read More »
Woman Charged with Hate Crime, Terroristic Threatening After Food Order Goes Bad
Delaware state police announced the arrest of a 21-year-old woman from Laurel, Delaware for a Hate Crime and Making Terroristic Threats. According to police, the defendant placed an order over the phone for food at a local ethnic restaurant. A 43-year-old family member went to pick up the order and, according to police, was… Read More »
Important Definitions to Know for a Delaware Domestic Violence Case
If you have been served with paperwork regarding a restraining order and allegations of domestic violence, it is critical to take action right away. One of the first tasks is to understand the basics of the laws, starting with a key term. Delaware defines domestic violence as certain acts listed in the statute, which… Read More »
Bad Reasons People Do Not Hire a Lawyer for a Delaware Criminal Case
You know that it is human to make mistakes, but there is one critical error you could make when you have been arrested and face charges in a criminal case. Trying to go it alone and represent yourself is not a wise move, even if you do have a legal background. One of your… Read More »
What if the Victim Will Not Testify in a Delaware Assault Case?
If you were arrested for assault in Delaware, you probably already know that every shred of evidence could make or break your case. The same is true for the government, since evidence is critical for the prosecution to meet its burden. The Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution requires… Read More »
Will I Have to Go to Jail for a White Collar Crime in Delaware?
Though they may not go by the familiar term you know as white collar crimes in Delaware, these offenses are still serious and carry hefty penalties. The details will vary, as a white collar crime may be classified as a misdemeanor or felony depending on the circumstances. Additional factors also affect the punishment if… Read More »
