By Martindale Hubbell for Law Offices of Paul Chatzky | Published August 20, 2013 | Posted in Assault, Criminal Defense | Tagged Tags: assault, battery, criminal defense, Illinois criminal defense lawyer | Leave a comment
What is Assault?
Assault is one of the most common criminal charges. It is also one of the most misunderstood. If you have been charged with the crime of assault in Illinois, here is what you need to know: Legal definition In Illinois, assault is when one person intentionally causes another person to be in reasonable apprehension of Read More
Read MoreWhat Should I Do if I’m Arrested?
An arrest can happen to anyone at any time. In fact, in 2011 there were 132,863 arrests in the State of Illinois. Knowing how to properly handle an arrest can make all the difference in the outcome of a criminal matter. Here is what you need to know: Legal definition of arrest An arrest is Read More
Read MoreDriving With a Suspended License is a Crime
Many mistakenly assume that traffic ticket offenses are not criminal matters. Driving with a suspended license in Illinois is a very serious crime carrying stiff penalties. Reinstating your driving privileges after suspension or revocation can be a lengthy and costly process. Stiff penalties for driving with a suspended license in Illinois A first-time offender for Read More
Read MoreCommercial Drivers Face Stiff Penalties for Traffic Tickets
On January 10th, a tractor-trailer struck a guardrail on Interstate 57 and overturned, spilling a hazardous chemical across the highway. The hazardous material, chloroacetyl chloride, emitted a toxic vapor cloud and forced authorities to shut down the Interstate from Farina to Kinmundy. Several families in nearby homes were forced to evacuate. After a three day Read More
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Born in Havana, Cuba, Paul Chatzky is fluent in Spanish and English, enabling him to effectively represent a wider range of individuals and families. He is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, and is listed among Illinois Super Lawyers, which is a reflection of his high ethical standards and exceptional legal knowledge. As a…
Prior to joining the firm as a paralegal, Debbie was employed by major banking institutions as a loan processor and as an executive secretary. Debbie was also employed as an administrative assistant for the Board of Jewish Education. Having majored in Sociology, Debbie graduated from the University of Florida in 1980. Debbie completed her studies…
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