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Federal Law

Jan. 20 2022

How Can Domestic Violence in Illinois Result in Federal Charges?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Domestic violence is something taken seriously by the state of Illinois – as well as the federal government. That’s why sometimes you may perpetrate an act of domestic violence in the state but find yourself facing charges in federal court. Why does this happen? Here’s what you need to [...]
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Aug. 20 2021

When Does an Illinois Sex Crime Become a Federal Case?

When Does an Illinois Sex Crime Become a Federal Case?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

On July 10th, police approached a 13-year-old girl sobbing on the steps of the Lincoln Depot rail station. She told them she had been abducted from her hometown in Bleckley County, Georgia four days earlier and driven more than 700 miles away to Springfield, Illinois. The man allegedly [...]
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Aug. 6 2021

When Does an Illinois Sex Crime Become a Federal Case?

When Does an Illinois Sex Crime Become a Federal Case?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Sex crimes are serious when committed in Illinois, but they are even graver when taken on by the federal courts. This evokes even more penalties a person convicted could potentially face – as one Illinois man may soon find out. A registered sex offender in Illinois has now been accused of [...]
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Sep. 17 2020

Trump Sidesteps Federal Subpoena Again — Can You?

Trump Sidesteps Federal Subpoena Again -- Can You?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

The President of the United States has been in a fight over his tax returns for years and recently got a reprieve. In New York, a temporary stay was issued that will bar prosecutors from procuring his tax records even though a subpoena was issued for them. The president is lucky, mostly [...]
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Dec. 6 2019

You Probably Won’t Believe That These Are Federal Crimes…

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Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Federal crimes are a big deal. No one wants to face a prosecutor working on behalf of the United States government. Penalties for criminal convictions at the federal level are also nearly always more serious than similar crimes committed at the state or local level. One might think that in [...]
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Jul. 18 2019

What to Know about the Federal Criminal Appeals Process

What to Know about the Federal Criminal Appeals Process
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Were you convicted of a crime in federal trial court? Do you disagree with the decision? If you were...and you don’t, you have the right to request your case be reviewed again. This is known as an appeal, and your request is submitted to an “appellate” court. The appeals process [...]
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Dec. 14 2018

Breaking Down Money Laundering Charges in Illinois

Breaking Down Money Laundering Charges in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Are you facing money laundering charges in Illinois? Here’s what you need to know about the laws in our state, and what you can do to fight back and work to beat your charges. Laws on Money Laundering in Illinois Money laundering charges are not just for large crime rings or gangsters. The [...]
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Oct. 25 2018

What Makes Fraud a Federal Case in Illinois?

What Makes Fraud a Federal Case in Illinois?
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Fraud and other financial crimes are a type of theft that occurs when the defendant takes the money or property of another party, or uses them in an unauthorized manner, with the intent of gaining a benefit from it. Fraud differs from other types of theft in that the defendant typically commits [...]
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Sep. 27 2018

Mandatory Minimums: What are They and Which Federal Crimes Have Them?

Mandatory Minimums: What are They and Which Federal Crimes Have Them?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

If you are facing federal crime charges, you need to understand mandatory minimums and how they might affect you. In this post, we’ll describe what mandatory minimums are and which federal charges come with them. Mandatory Minimum Prison Sentences The federal government issues mandatory [...]
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Sep. 20 2018

Drug Trafficking: Strategies to Beat Your Charge in Illinois

Drug Trafficking: Strategies to Beat Your Charge in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

If you are facing drug trafficking charges in Illinois, you can fight back with the help of a skilled criminal attorney. Here are the most common strategies that can help you be successful in your fight. Illinois Drug Trafficking Defense Strategies In Illinois, drug trafficking is a serious [...]
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