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Pretrial Release Under Illinois Law
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…
Navigating Illinois Misdemeanor Court: A Step-by-Step Guide
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…
The Role of Technology in Illinois Sex Crimes: Cybersex Offenses and Laws
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…
The 4th Amendment Has Entered the Digital Age: SCOTUS Rules Police Need Warrant to Search Phones
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…
Warring Peterson lawyers take fight to 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…
Chicago’s next prosecutor to be more of an insider
January 1, 2013 – Associated Press CHICAGO — The lanky, soft-spoken lawman from New York arrived in Chicago with a mandate to clean up corruption-plagued Illinois. And after a decade on the job, Patrick Fitzgerald had helped put two successive governors and a long procession of other public officials behind bars. Months after the consummate outsider resigned as head of…
News – Peterson Mistrial Considered In the News
PBZ Law Firm news article from Market JD, Inc.
Peterson Jury Selection Begins
Drew Peterson trial jury selection begins in long delayed murder trial from Market JD, Inc.
George Ryan Appeal Sent Back By Supreme Court
CHICAGO — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ordered a lower court to again look at former Illinois Gov. George Ryan’s bid to overturn his corruption convictions, offering the imprisoned Republican a chance, however slim, at a new trial. The decision marks one of the few significant rulings that have gone in Ryan’s favor since he was convicted of accepting…