Gurnee Gun Crimes Defense Attorneys
A routine highway stop can quickly become a legal crisis. Drivers often experience shock when a simple stop leads to a vehicle search and potential prison time. A firearm charge is not a conviction. If police violate your rights, our defense attorneys fight to exclude the evidence from your case.
At Pissetzky Law LLC, our defense attorneys use decades of experience to challenge the state’s physical evidence. Our attorneys refuse easy plea deals. Instead, they review every detail of your arrest to build a defense strategy from our Northbrook office.
Challenging Unlawful Highway Seizures
Police officers sometimes use aggressive tactics to search vehicles without a valid reason. Our attorneys challenge illegal profiling, and unconstitutional traffic stops by the Gurnee Police Department and Illinois State Police along Interstate 94 and Route 41.
When authorities find a weapon inside a vehicle, they often charge everyone inside, regardless of ownership. Our attorneys build defenses against weapons charges, including the following infractions:
- Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (AUUW)
- Unlawful possession of firearms by a felon
- Unlawful carrying of a weapon
- FOID card and Illinois Concealed Carry License violations
A gun conviction brings harsh penalties, including mandatory prison terms. Our attorneys act quickly to protect drivers and local gun owners from these life-altering consequences.
Dismantling Constructive Possession Claims
Prosecutors rely on constructive possession laws when police find guns in glove boxes or shared trunks. Our attorneys break down these claims by forcing the state to prove you had clear knowledge and control of the weapon. They file Motions to Suppress Evidence before trial to exclude firearms seized during illegal vehicle searches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to common questions about firearm arrests in Northern Lake County.
Why is an AUUW charge so dangerous in Gurnee?
State laws strictly punish illegal firearm transport. Carrying a loaded, accessible weapon without a valid Illinois Concealed Carry License is a felony. This charge carries severe penalties, including mandatory prison time.
What happens if the passenger had the gun, but the police charge the driver?
Police often arrest everyone in the car when they find a weapon in a shared space. To win a conviction, the state must prove you had knowledge and control of the gun. If prosecutors cannot prove your intent, our attorneys work to dismantle their case.
Contact Our Criminal Defense Team Today
An illegal search threatens your freedom. You need an attorney to protect your rights. Contact Pissetzky Law LLC today. Call our Northbrook office at 312-239-8292 or email us to discuss your case with our gun crimes defense attorneys.