Criminal Defense

An investigation by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) can be a stressful experience for any healthcare professional. Your medical license represents years of education and hard work; protecting it is crucial during this...

If you find yourself under investigation for a crime, you need an attorney to help you navigate the complex waters of the criminal justice system. While many people think they should wait until they are charged, obtaining legal representation during an investigation...

Criminal cases need to be taken seriously. When a person is accused of a crime, several aspects of their life are at stake. For example, their freedom and the stability of their family. But being charged and arrested is not the end of the story. Knowing these eight...

Illinois enacted a new Bond bail law this year that came into effect recently after a number of challenges that went up all the way to the Supreme Court of Illinois and the Supreme Court of Illinois affirmed it meaning that it did go into effect a couple of months ago and that safety act or Fairness Act basically changed…

At Pissetzky Law LLC, we understand the importance of staying ahead of the curve when it comes to the role of technology in criminal cases. As technological advancements continue to shape our society, they also significantly impact the nature and prevalence of sex crimes. In this blog post, we will explore the intersection of technology and sex crimes, explicitly focusing…

At Pissetzky Law LLC, we understand that facing misdemeanor charges in Illinois can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. The legal process can be complex, and without proper guidance, it’s easy to feel lost. That’s why we have prepared this step-by-step guide to help you confidently navigate the Illinois misdemeanor court system. Understanding Misdemeanor Charges The first step in navigating…

COME BACK WITH A WARRANT. At least, that’s what the United States Supreme Court told the government this June. In a nearly unanimous opinion (Justice Alito filed a concurrence), the highest court in the land ruled that police officers must secure a warrant before searching data on a cell phone seized from an individual who has been arrested. The Court…

CHICAGO — Drew Peterson’s wisecracking, limelight-hogging, sunglasses-wearing lawyers faced the media horde every day of the former suburban Chicago police officer’s 2012 trial – one that ended with a murder conviction and a falling out among the erstwhile colleagues. But the lawyerly war of words in public between lead trial counsel Joel Brodsky and former partner-turned-nemesis Steve Greenberg that began…