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Cook County and Chicago, Illinois Metro Area Search and Seizure Attorney
Regardless of the type of criminal charge that confronts you, law enforcement officials must abide by the law when searching for or collecting evidence. The United States Constitution provides citizens with protection from unreasonable searches and seizures. However, police often do not follow proper procedures in obtaining search or arrest warrants, rendering the evidence null and void. Similarly, statements taken from suspects or arrestees by the police must comply with the law of the land. When taken improperly, statements can be challenged in court. If excluded as improper, the State must decide if it will proceed without this key evidence or drop the charges.
If you believe that you have been the victim of an illegal search and/or seizure, or that a statement was improperly taken. Bruce D. Paynter, can help you understand the process and prepare the proper challenge to present to a judge.
The law governing search and seizure matters is under constant scrutiny, due to the many ways in which the case law can be interpreted by defense lawyers, prosecutors, and the Appellate and Supreme Courts. I pride myself on staying up-to-date with any changes in the law that may affect the constitutional rights of my clients.
When handling any criminal law case, it is important to review the procedures that law enforcement followed or possibly disregarded, when searching for evidence of a crime or taking a statement. I am very detail-oriented and carefully examine all aspects of your case for areas in which law enforcement officers may have violated your rights, broken rules, had no probable cause, or failed to follow constitutionally required procedures.
Contact me today to discuss how search and seizure issues may affect your criminal law case. A free initial consultation is offered so you can have your case personally assessed by me. Flexible appointment times, including evenings and weekends, are available upon request. Let the Law Offices of Bruce D. Paynter, P.C. help you take control of the situation and fight for the preservation of your rights. Get in touch with me today so I can do my best to help you.
The Law Offices of Bruce D. Paynter, P.C. provides criminal defense of all criminal and traffic matters in the greater Chicago, Illinois area, particularly the Cook County criminal court building at 26th Street and California Avenue in Chicago, and the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago, including Lake County, DuPage County, with particular emphasis on the communities of Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, Buffalo Grove, Glenview, Skokie, Wilmette, Evanston, and all surrounding areas.
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