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Assault

Jan. 7 2021

Don’t Let an Illinois Assault Charge Set the Tone for 2021

Prison fight
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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You may think you understand assault in Illinois, but you may not fully grasp what kinds of actions can result in assault charges in our state. For example, a 22-year-old was recently charged with aggravated assault for pointing a gun at someone he was having a disagreement with. He didn’t [...]
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Nov. 11 2020

Why Am I Facing an Illinois Battery Charge and Not Assault?

Why Am I Facing an Illinois Battery Charge and Not Assault?
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Battery and assault are two crimes that are related. Due to this, people often use the terms interchangeably when they’re really two very different things in the eyes of the law. In fact, you can be charged with both crimes if the prosecutor on the case thinks you should be, so the [...]
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Aug. 14 2020

What Happens When IL Assault and Battery Is Labeled a Hate Crime?

What Happens When IL Assault and Battery Is Labeled a Hate Crime?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Tensions have been high nationwide this summer. Protests for racial equality have been widespread, especially in Illinois. As a result, more people are aware of race in their day-to-day lives - and the result is not always positive. Recently in Oak Park, Illinois, a man was charged with a [...]
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Jun. 5 2020

IL Race-Motivated Assaults Go from Misdemeanor to Felony Charges Quick

IL Race-Motivated Assaults Go from Misdemeanor to Felony Charges Quick
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Stress can bring out the worst in all of us. Sometimes, people find themselves taking out their fears and worries on others. Unfortunately, it is the Asian population of Chicago that seems to have become a target in the months since COVID-19 became a global problem. Race-motivated crimes [...]
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May. 12 2020

Whatever Your Needs, IL Gun Violence Isn’t Going to Meet Them

Whatever Your Needs, IL Gun Violence Isn't Going to Meet Them
Posted By: Sami Azhari

It seems that in many ways, the lockdowns due to coronavirus are reducing crime. When it comes to gun violence on the streets of Chicago, though, that’s simply not the case. According to data collected by the Chicago Police Department, shootings are up across the city when compared to the [...]
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Sep. 6 2019

Illinois Assault Penalties Depend Upon Who Gets Hurt

Assault victim in a wheelchair
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Any circumstances of assault are liable to lead an offender to years behind bars and a criminal record of violent crime to haunt them years after in a myriad of ways. Still, all assault charges are not created equally. The severity of your charge (and the sentence you receive) depends on a [...]
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Mar. 28 2019

The Difference between Assault and Aggravated Assault in Illinois

The Difference between Assault and Aggravated Assault in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Any charge of assault needs to be taken very seriously, as an assault conviction carries significant criminal penalties, and will leave you with a criminal record of violent crime that affects many aspects of day-to-day life, including your career and financial future. However, aggravated [...]
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Feb. 1 2019

The Thin Line Between Self-Defense and Assault in Illinois

The Thin Line Between Self-Defense and Assault in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Every citizen of the United States has the right to protect themselves against force or violence. That right not only applies to defending yourself, but also others – and in some cases, property as well. However, it’s important to know exactly what your state law says about the level of [...]
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Aug. 30 2018

Yes, a Chicago School Fight Can Lead to Illinois Assault Charges

Yes, a Chicago School Fight Can Lead to Illinois Assault Charges
Posted By: Sami Azhari

If your teen gets involved in a school fight, it might seem like no big deal, but you should be aware that he or she may be charged with assault under Illinois law. Case-in-point: seven teens were arrested and one teen was hospitalized after a fight recently broke out at Champaign Centennial [...]
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Jul. 19 2018

What to Expect If You’re Arrested for Assault and Battery in Illinois

What to Expect If You’re Arrested for Assault and Battery in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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If you are arrested for assault and battery in Illinois, what happens next? We’ll detail the process in this post and let you know how a skilled Chicago criminal attorney can help you fight your charges. The Arrest Police must have a warrant to arrest you unless they have probable cause [...]
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