Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Pretrial Detention Hearings During COVID-19
If you know someone, especially a veteran, who is currently incarcerated and awaiting a pretrial detention hearing, contact the experienced lawyers at Citizen Soldier Law to help get your loved one released from jail. Although we’ve handled pretrial detention hearings in the past, we are experienced in Zoom pretrial detention hearings (as COVID-19 has… Read More »
Governor Phil Murphy and Executive Orders Department of Corrections and Parole Board Early Release and Hearing Dates
When a family member or loved one is incarcerated in New Jersey State Prison NJSP, we want to do everything that we can to be of assistance. We will correspond with Department of Corrections and the Parole Board and their lawyers to help get you re-uniting with your family member and loved one. You… Read More »
What Veterans Need to Know about Claims and the Federal Tort Claims Act
Veterans of the US military have the right to be compensated by the government if they were injured while on active duty. However, this is not the only time the government might be on the hook for compensation to a military member. If you are a veteran who was treated at a VA facility… Read More »
What to Do if You are a New Jersey Medical Professional Facing Disciplinary Charges
All New Jersey physicians, regardless of their area of specialty, are always facing the risk of someone filing a complaint or alleging misconduct against them. You’ve spent years of your life and tons of money on your education, passing exams, having your character assessed, etc. Now, you could be facing disciplinary action on your… Read More »
Who Qualifies to Carry a Firearm Under LEOSA in New Jersey?
LEOSA stands for the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act. This federal law was enacted in 2004 and sets forth guidelines that would allow a current or former law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction, regardless of local laws. However, this is not an absolute right and there are certain exceptions…. Read More »
